Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- None
- breezy
- witty
- uplifting
- date night
- lazy weekend
What critics said
Critics found Jim Carrey’s energetic comic performance and the central love story appealing, but considered the premise predictable and too reminiscent of Liar Liar.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Carl’s commitment to saying yes to every opportunity propels his promotion, romance, risky activities, and mounting complications.
Carl’s withdrawn routine contrasts with Renee’s adventurous personality and forces him to reconsider his avoidance of life.
Jim Carrey’s comic performance is emphasized through extreme reactions, bungee jumping, scooter mishaps, and other physical set pieces.
Carl moves from professional and emotional standstill toward new relationships, opportunities, and a more active social life.
Films like Yes Man, and why
Liar Liar
shared romantic comedy structure, opposites attract pairing, and charismatic physical-comedy lead
Bruce Almighty
shared feel-good self-transformation premise, broad comedy, and romantic subplot
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
shared workplace dissatisfaction, personal reinvention, and warm romantic comedy tone
How Do You Know
shared commitment to embracing spontaneity, romantic discovery, and breezy mainstream humor
Movie Details
- Director
- Peyton Reed
- Release Date
- 2008-12-09
- Runtime
- 104 min
- Rating
- 6.7 / 10 (7595)
Cast
- Jim Carrey
- Zooey Deschanel
- Bradley Cooper
- John Michael Higgins
- Rhys Darby
- Danny Masterson
- Fionnula Flanagan
- Terence Stamp
- Sasha Alexander
- Molly Sims
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Yes Man about?
- A withdrawn loan officer turns his life into a runaway chain reaction by agreeing to every opportunity that comes his way.
- What is Yes Man like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Yes Man as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Yes Man violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Yes Man.
- What did critics think of Yes Man?
- Critics found Jim Carrey’s energetic comic performance and the central love story appealing, but considered the premise predictable and too reminiscent of Liar Liar.
- Which films are like Yes Man?
- Films with a similar feel include Liar Liar, Bruce Almighty, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, and How Do You Know.
- How long is Yes Man?
- Yes Man runs 104 minutes.
- Where can I watch Yes Man?
- In United States, Yes Man is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand.
