The Yes Men
Seen it?2003 | 80 min | Comedy, Documentary
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (85% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and the curious. If you loved Roger & Me, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Provocative satire that goes after everyone, eye-opening.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 20 min.
- What might put you off
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
A comic, biting and revelatory documentary following a small group of prankster activists as they gain worldwide notoriety for impersonating the World Trade Organization (WTO) on television and at business conferences around the world.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
85% on Rotten Tomatoes, 68 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 6K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Dan Ollman, Sarah Price, Chris Smith
- Mike BonannoHimself
- Andy BichlbaumHimself
- Michael MooreHimself
- Patrick LichtyHimself
- Sal SalamoneHimself
- Phil BaylyChicago Newreporter
- Andy BichlbaumDr. Andreas Bichlbauer
- Philip De LorenzoHimself
- Greg PalastHimself