Yes Man (2008): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Yes Man is a 2008 romantic comedy directed by Peyton Reed, starring Jim Carrey and Zooey Deschanel. It is inspired by Yes Man by Danny Wallace. It runs 1 hour 44 minutes and earned $223.2 million worldwide on a $70 million budget. It earned 1 award nomination, including Outstanding Achievement in Casting - Big Budget Feature - Comedy at the Artios Awards 2009. Critics gave it 46 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 44m (104 min)
- Director
- Peyton Reed
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Budget
- $70M
- Inspired by
- Yes Man by Danny Wallace
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Yes Man About?
The premise of Yes Man without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Carl Allen feels stuck in a life of routine and regret. Desperate for change, he enrolls in an unconventional self-help program that challenges him to say "yes" to every opportunity. Embracing this new approach, Carl experiences unexpected success in his career and finds himself falling for someone special. However, he soon learns that blindly accepting everything isn't always the answer and must find a balance to navigate the consequences of his newfound willingness to take chances.
Yes Man Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- los angeles california
- breakup
- pessimism
- depression
- eccentricity
- reconciliation
- talking to oneself
- best friend
- self help
- self esteem
- spontaneity
- montage
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- change of heart
- loner
- seminar
- philosophy
- motivational speaker
- loneliness
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- optimism
- scene during end credits
- title spoken by character
- korean language
- public nudity
- fellatio
- alley fight
- divorced man
- playing an acoustic guitar
- korean woman
- bank loan
- male nurse
- attempted suicide
- suicidal man
- hollywood bowl
- elevator
- reckless driving
- roller skating
- bar
- drunkenness
- kiss
- interrogation
- airplane
- scooter
- homeless man
- bank
- job promotion
- saved from suicide
- learning a language
- jogging
- wedding shower
Yes Man Cast
Jim Carrey leads the cast, with Zooey Deschanel. Directed by Peyton Reed.
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Director Peyton Reed
More from Peyton Reed
More films directed by Peyton Reed, best-rated first: Ant-Man, Ant-Man and the Wasp, Bring It On and Down with Love.
Yes Man Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Yes Man 46 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10.
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IMDb 6.8 /10
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Metacritic 46 Metascore
User score 6.8
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TMDB 67% User score
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Yes Man Plot Summary
What happens in Yes Man from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Los Angeles bank loan officer Carl Allen finds himself increasingly isolated following his divorce from his ex-wife, Stephanie. Neglecting his friendships with Pete and Rooney, his outlook on life grows progressively bleak. One day, a former colleague introduces him to a “Yes!” seminar, designed to encourage attendees to embrace opportunities by saying “Yes!” after Carl misses Pete’s engagement party. An upset Pete confronts him, warning that his current path will lead to profound loneliness. This prompts Carl to attend the seminar, where he encounters the motivational speaker Terrence Bundley. Impressed by Terrence’s forceful presentation, Carl commits to saying “Yes!” to every opportunity that arises.
Full summary
The whole story of Yes Man, scene by scene
Yes Man Box Office & Budget
Yes Man grossed $223.2 million worldwide on a $70 million budget, 3.2 times what it cost. $97.7 million came from the US and Canada and $125.6 million (56%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$223.2M
3.2× its budget
- US & Canada
- $97.7M
- International
- $125.6M
- Budget
- $70M
Yes Man Awards & Nominations
Yes Man earned 1 award nomination, including Outstanding Achievement in Casting - Big Budget Feature - Comedy at the Artios Awards 2009.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Artios Awards 2009 1 nomination- Nominated Outstanding Achievement in Casting - Big Budget Feature - Comedy
Yes Man Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 2 trailers and 1 clip.
- Trailer Original Theatrical Trailer
- Clip Say Yes
How Well Do You Know Yes Man?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
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- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
What is Carl's profession in the movie?
Cars in Yes Man
70 cars on screen, including the Aprilia Mojito and the 1989 BMW 325i E30.
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Aprilia Mojito Important role -
1989 BMW 325i E30 Important role -
2007 Chevrolet Avalanche Minor role -
2002 Chevrolet Silverado HD Minor role
Yes Man Also Known As
33 alternative titles, including “¡Sí” and “Señor!”.
- Also known as
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- ¡Sí
- Señor!
- ВСЕГДА ГОВОРИ ДА
- Sim
- Senhor!
- Si Señor
- 예스맨
- イエスマン “YES”は人生のパスワード：2008
- Der Ja-Sager
- Az igenember
- Всегда говори «ДА»
- Bay Evet
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- Jestem na tak
- Di que sí
- Sim!
- 好好先生
- יס מן
- Ναι σε Όλα
- イエスマン “YES”は人生のパスワード
- Навитакът
- Omul Da
- Sim Senhor
- 沒問題先生
- Завжди кажи «ТАК»
- Jis sako „Taip!“
- ¡Sí Señor!
- Reci da
- Monsieur Oui
- مرد بله گو
- คนมันรุ่ง เพราะมุ่งเซย์เยส
- 乜都得先生, ყოველთვის თქვი დიახ
- Reci 'Da'
- Kõigele jah
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Yes Man FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Yes Man, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Yes Man?
Yes Man runs 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).
When was Yes Man released?
Yes Man was released on December 19, 2008.
Who directed Yes Man?
Yes Man was directed by Peyton Reed.
More films by Peyton Reed Who is in the cast of Yes Man?
Yes Man stars Jim Carrey and Zooey Deschanel.
How much did Yes Man make at the box office?
Yes Man grossed $223.2 million worldwide ($97.7 million domestic, $125.6 million international) on a budget of $70 million.
How is Yes Man rated?
Yes Man has 6.8/10 on IMDb, 46 on Metacritic and 67% on TMDB.
Was Yes Man nominated for any awards?
Yes Man received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
Does Yes Man have a post-credit scene?
No. Yes Man has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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