PREVIEW: Yes Day (PG)

WHO’S IN IT?

Jennifer Garner (Juno), Édgar Ramírez (The Last Days of American Crime), Jenna Ortega (The Babysitter: Killer Queen), Julian Lerner (Pottersville), Megan Stott (film debut), June Diane Raphael (Long Shot), Nat Faxon (Sex Tape)

WHO’S BEHIND THE CAMERA?

Miguel Arteta (Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day), director; Justin Malen (Office Christmas Party), writer; Ben Everard (The Laundromat), Jennifer Garner (Butter), Lawrence Grey (Lights Out), Nicole King (film debut) and Daniel Rappaport (Office Space), producers; Michael Andrews (Bridesmaids), composer; Terry Stacey (A Dog’s Purpose), cinematographer; Jay Deuby (The Heat), editor

WHAT’S IT ABOUT?

Allison (Garner) and Carlos (Ramírez) are parents who feel like they always have to say “no” to their children, and so they decide to initiate a “Yes Day” where, for 24 hours, the kids get to make the rules. Soon, the family goes on a whirlwind adventure across town which ends up bringing them closer together as a family…

IN ONE SENTENCE, WHY SHOULD YOU BE EXCITED?

Jennifer Garner – who’s also credited as a producer – puts her game face on for this fun-filled family comedy where she and co-star Édgar Ramírez get to let loose in hilarious ways.

WHEN’S IT OUT?

FRIDAY 12TH MARCH 2021

WHERE CAN I FIND IT?

STREAMING EXCLUSIVELY ON NETFLIX

 

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