Yes Man is rated PG-13 for sexual content language and brief drug use. The PG-13 rating is the Motion Picture Association of America’s (MPAA) second highest rating and signifies that a film may be more suitable for older teenagers and above. PG-13 films may contain more violence profanity and sexual content than those rated PG but not as graphic as those rated R.
What is the rating for Yes Man?
PG-13
What is the reason for the PG-13 rating?
The movie contains crude sexual humor language and drug references.
How many times is the F-word said in the movie?
14
Does the main character Carl do any drugs in the movie?
Yes he takes drugs given to him by strangers and also sniffs glue.
What is the main character’s occupation in the movie?
He is a loan officer.
How does the main character’s life change after watching a self-help seminar?
He decides to say “yes” to everything.
Does the main character’s new outlook on life lead to success or failure?
A mix of both.
He experiences some success and some failure.
Does the main character meet the love of his life in the movie?
Yes he meets a woman named Allison.
How does the main character’s relationship with Allison progress?
They start off as friends but eventually fall in love and get married.
Does the main character’s change in attitude have a positive or negative effect on his relationship with Allison?
It has both positive and negative effects.
Does the main character’s change in attitude affect his job?
Yes he gets fired from his job as a loan officer.
Does the main character end up being successful in the end?
It is up to interpretation but he seems to be happy with his life despite not having a lot of material possessions.
What theme is present in the movie?
The power of choice and how our choices can affect our lives.
What lesson does the main character learn by the end of the movie?
That it is okay to say “no” sometimes.
Would you recommend this movie?
Yes it is a feel-good movie with a positive message.
