YES DAY
Seen it?2021 | 86 min | Family, Comedy
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (52% on Rotten Tomatoes) and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
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 families.
- The mood
- Light and funny, feel-good.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 26 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
52% on Rotten Tomatoes, 46 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.7 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
0 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a solid audience; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 100K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Miguel Arteta
- Jennifer GarnerAllison Torres
- Edgar RamírezCarlos Torres
- Jenna OrtegaKatie Torres
- Julian LernerNando Torres
- Everly CarganillaEllie Torres
- H.E.R.H.E.R.
- Nat FaxonMr. Deacon
- Molly SimsHiring Executive
- Fortune FeimsterJean the Paramedic
- Arturo CastroOfficer Jones