YES DAY
YES DAY
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What this film brings
Content barometer
Violence
1/5
Mild
Fear
1/5
Mild
Sexuality
0/5
None
Language
1/5
Mild
Narrative complexity
1/5
Accessible
Adult themes
0/5
None
Expert review
Yes Day is a light and energetic family comedy in which parents agree to say yes to all their children's requests for 24 hours, leading to a series of goofy and entertaining situations. Sensitive elements are few and moderate in intensity: a brief scene in which the parents are arrested at an amusement park, a teenage girl who finds herself alone in a crowd with older boys, and a few moments of family tension centered on the parent-teen relationship. These situations remain brief, always resolved in a reassuring way, and are never presented in a dramatic or frightening manner. The film is primarily designed for families with school-age children and preteens, as the storyline of Katie, the eldest daughter navigating conflict with her mother, resonates more with 9 to 12 year olds than with very young children. Parents can use the film as a springboard to discuss trust, communication, and healthy boundaries within the family.
Synopsis
A mom and dad who usually say no decide to say yes to their kids' wildest requests — with a few ground rules — on a whirlwind day of fun and adventure.
Difficult scenes
Arrest scene at Six Flags: Allison and Carlos get into a dispute with another park visitor and are taken away by the police. The scene is played for laughs and involves no real violence, but more sensitive children might feel briefly worried at the sight of their parents being arrested. The situation is quickly resolved within the story. Katie alone with older boys at the festival: The eldest daughter, around 12 to 13 years old, ends up at the Fleek Fest music festival with a friend who abandons her in the company of older boys. Katie feels uncomfortable and panics when her phone dies. Although resolved positively, this subplot deals in a realistic way with peer pressure and the discomfort of finding oneself in an unsafe social situation as a teenager, which can prompt a valuable conversation between parents and children. Recurring mother-daughter conflict: Throughout the film, Katie and her mother Allison clash repeatedly, with Katie accusing her mom of being too controlling. These scenes of family friction, while realistic and ultimately resolved with reconciliation, may resonate emotionally with children who experience similar dynamics at home.
Where to watch
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Availability checked on Apr 01, 2026
About this title
- Format
- Feature film
- Year
- 2021
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Countries
- United States of America
- Original language
- EN
- Directed by
- Miguel Arteta
- Main cast
- Jennifer Garner, Edgar Ramírez, Jenna Ortega, Julian Lerner, Everly Carganilla, H.E.R., Nat Faxon, Molly Sims, Fortune Feimster, Arturo Castro
- Studios
- Entertainment 360, Grey Matter Productions
Content barometer
Violence
1/5
Mild
Fear
1/5
Mild
Sexuality
0/5
None
Language
1/5
Mild
Narrative complexity
1/5
Accessible
Adult themes
0/5
None
Expert review
Yes Day is a light and energetic family comedy in which parents agree to say yes to all their children's requests for 24 hours, leading to a series of goofy and entertaining situations. Sensitive elements are few and moderate in intensity: a brief scene in which the parents are arrested at an amusement park, a teenage girl who finds herself alone in a crowd with older boys, and a few moments of family tension centered on the parent-teen relationship. These situations remain brief, always resolved in a reassuring way, and are never presented in a dramatic or frightening manner. The film is primarily designed for families with school-age children and preteens, as the storyline of Katie, the eldest daughter navigating conflict with her mother, resonates more with 9 to 12 year olds than with very young children. Parents can use the film as a springboard to discuss trust, communication, and healthy boundaries within the family.
Synopsis
A mom and dad who usually say no decide to say yes to their kids' wildest requests — with a few ground rules — on a whirlwind day of fun and adventure.
Difficult scenes
Arrest scene at Six Flags: Allison and Carlos get into a dispute with another park visitor and are taken away by the police. The scene is played for laughs and involves no real violence, but more sensitive children might feel briefly worried at the sight of their parents being arrested. The situation is quickly resolved within the story. Katie alone with older boys at the festival: The eldest daughter, around 12 to 13 years old, ends up at the Fleek Fest music festival with a friend who abandons her in the company of older boys. Katie feels uncomfortable and panics when her phone dies. Although resolved positively, this subplot deals in a realistic way with peer pressure and the discomfort of finding oneself in an unsafe social situation as a teenager, which can prompt a valuable conversation between parents and children. Recurring mother-daughter conflict: Throughout the film, Katie and her mother Allison clash repeatedly, with Katie accusing her mom of being too controlling. These scenes of family friction, while realistic and ultimately resolved with reconciliation, may resonate emotionally with children who experience similar dynamics at home.