IMDb 6.8 2008 HD

Yes Man

Yes Man

2008
Comedy Romance
104 min PG-13 USA
6.685 / 10
6.8 IMDB

Carl Allen, a guy whose life is going nowhere, signs up for a self-help program based on one simple covenant: say yes to everything…and anything.

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Peyton Reed / Sheila Waldron / Todd Amateau / Tony Nahar / Gary Hymes
Starring
Jim Carrey / Zooey Deschanel / Bradley Cooper / John Michael Higgins / Rhys Darby / Danny Masterson / Fionnula Flanagan / Terence Stamp

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

uplifting funny predictable chaotic charming energetic silly heartwarming light over-the-top enjoyable

Reviews

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Chloe Davies
May 3, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

This is Jim Carrey doing what Jim Carrey does best: making us laugh with his boundless energy and peculiar brand of sincerity. 'Yes Man' is a film built on a simple, effective comedic idea that allows Carrey to…

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Arthur Pendelton
May 3, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

'Yes Man' presents a premise ripe for comedic exploration, and Jim Carrey certainly gives it his all, but the film struggles to maintain momentum. The initial novelty of Carl Allen's 'yes' policy quickly gives way to a repetitive…

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Isabella Rossi
May 3, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

There's an undeniable charm to 'Yes Man', largely propelled by Jim Carrey's effervescent performance. The film successfully mines comedy from the simple act of saying 'yes', leading to a delightful cascade of unexpected adventures for its protagonist. The…

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Marcus Thorne
May 3, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

One can't fault the ambition of 'Yes Man's' central conceit, a simple yet effective catalyst for chaos and character development. Jim Carrey commits wholeheartedly, throwing himself into the role with the gusto we've come to expect. However, the…

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Eleanor Vance
May 3, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

Jim Carrey is back in his wheelhouse with 'Yes Man', a film that hinges entirely on his elastic physicality and infectious, if occasionally manic, energy. The premise – a man whose life is revitalised by agreeing to everything…

FAQs

'Yes Man' generally maintains an upbeat and optimistic tone, despite the chaotic situations Carl finds himself in. It’s a feel-good comedy that balances its more outlandish scenarios with moments of genuine heart. The film aims to entertain with its premise and performances, ultimately leaving the audience with a sense of encouragement to embrace life's possibilities, even if it means venturing beyond their usual boundaries.