Yes Man (2008) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
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.
Rated PG-13 • 2008 • 1h 44m
Yes Man is a PG-13 comedy about a loan officer, Carl, who transforms his life by saying "yes" to everything. The film's rating is primarily due to strong sexual content and language. Parents should be aware of a scene where oral sex is strongly implied between a main character and an elderly woman, as well as brief rear nudity and crude sexual humor throughout. The language includes two uses of the f-word, along with other profanity… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Yes Man appropriate for kids?
Yes Man is a PG-13 comedy about a loan officer, Carl, who transforms his life by saying "yes" to everything. The film's rating is primarily due to strong sexual content and language. Parents should be aware of a scene where oral sex is strongly implied between a main character… Read more — free account
Content severity in Yes Man
What happens in Yes Man, moment by moment
- 0:06 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
- 0:26 ♥ Sex & Nudity 7/10
- 0:33 🍷 Substances 5/10
Sex and nudity in Yes Man
This category is the primary reason for the PG-13 rating. There is a running gag involving Carl's elderly neighbor, Tillie, which culminates in a scene where she performs oral sex on him (implied, not shown, played for laughs). There are two instances of brief, non-sexual rear nudity: Carl's backside is seen through a hospital gown, and a crowd is shown nude from behind in the final scene. There is also some kissing and crude dialogue about genitals and masturbation.
Violence and gore in Yes Man
Violence is infrequent and presented in a mild, comedic context. There is a brief bar fight where two punches are thrown and a man is kneed in the stomach. A character watches a very short, non-gory clip from the horror film 'Saw'. Near the end, two characters get into a car crash; the impact is shown, but the aftermath is non-graphic. A man also contemplates suicide by jumping from a building but is talked down.
Language in Yes Man
The film contains some strong language for its rating. There are two uses of the f-word. Other profanity includes multiple uses of "shit," "ass," "hell," and exclamatory uses of "Jesus" and "Christ." Slang terms like "dick," "douche," and "jack off" are also used.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Yes Man
There is moderate depiction of alcohol use. Multiple scenes take place in bars where characters drink beer and cocktails. In one scene, friends are shown drinking heavily, with many empty glasses on their table, and one character is visibly intoxicated. Alcohol is also consumed socially at parties.
Mature themes in Yes Man
The central theme is about overcoming depression and negative thinking. A significant scene involves a character threatening suicide, which is treated in a serious-but-ultimately-comedic manner as Carl talks him down. The film also deals with themes of divorce, romantic breakup and reconciliation, and the consequences of impulsive behavior, such as Carl being profiled by the FBI as a potential terrorist.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Yes Man appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Yes Man is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. Yes Man is a PG-13 comedy about a loan officer, Carl, who transforms his life by saying "yes" to everything. The film's rating is primarily due to strong sexual content and language. Parents should be aware of a scene…
What age rating does Yes Man have?
Yes Man is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Yes Man about?
Yes Man is a PG-13 comedy about a loan officer, Carl, who transforms his life by saying "yes" to everything. The film's rating is primarily due to strong sexual content and language. Parents should be aware of a scene where oral sex is strongly implied between a main character and an elderly woman, as well as brief…
Is there sex or nudity in Yes Man?
This category is the primary reason for the PG-13 rating. There is a running gag involving Carl's elderly neighbor, Tillie, which culminates in a scene where she performs oral sex on him (implied, not shown, played for laughs). There are two instances of…
How violent is Yes Man?
Violence is infrequent and presented in a mild, comedic context. There is a brief bar fight where two punches are thrown and a man is kneed in the stomach. A character watches a very short, non-gory clip from the horror film 'Saw'. Near the end, two…
Is the language in Yes Man appropriate for kids?
The film contains some strong language for its rating. There are two uses of the f-word. Other profanity includes multiple uses of "shit," "ass," "hell," and exclamatory uses of "Jesus" and "Christ." Slang terms like "dick," "douche," and "jack off" are also…
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Yes Man?
There is moderate depiction of alcohol use. Multiple scenes take place in bars where characters drink beer and cocktails. In one scene, friends are shown drinking heavily, with many empty glasses on their table, and one character is visibly intoxicated…
What mature themes appear in Yes Man?
The central theme is about overcoming depression and negative thinking. A significant scene involves a character threatening suicide, which is treated in a serious-but-ultimately-comedic manner as Carl talks him down. The film also deals with themes of…
How long is Yes Man?
Yes Man runs 104 minutes, directed by Peyton Reed, released in 2008.
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