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Yes Man

Yes Man

One word can change everything.

20086.71h 44m

Overview

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.

Directed by Peyton Reed
Written by Nicholas Stoller, Jarrad Paul, Andrew Mogel
Produced by David Heyman, Richard D. Zanuck
Box OfficeBudget: $70.0MRevenue: $223.2M

Top Cast

Jim Carrey

Jim Carrey

Carl Allen

Zooey Deschanel

Zooey Deschanel

Renee Allison

Bradley Cooper

Bradley Cooper

Peter

John Michael Higgins

John Michael Higgins

Nick

Rhys Darby

Rhys Darby

Norman

Danny Masterson

Danny Masterson

Rooney

Fionnula Flanagan

Fionnula Flanagan

Tillie

Terence Stamp

Terence Stamp

Terence

Sasha Alexander

Sasha Alexander

Lucy

Molly Sims

Molly Sims

Stephanie

Themes & Keywords

californiabungee-jumpfalling in loveex-wifehollywood bowlexcuseburlesqueopposites attractloan officerscooterduringcreditsstingerlife changingcandidinspirationalbest friendsunlikely romanceamusedcheerfulderisivejoyful

About Yes Man

Yes Man is a comedy, romance film released in 2008 exploring themes of california, bungee-jump, falling in love, ex-wife, hollywood bowl, excuse. Directed by Peyton Reed, it stars Jim Carrey, Zooey Deschanel, Bradley Cooper. 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.

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