Yes (2025)

Released: 2025-09-17 Recommended age: 18+ IMDb 6.6
Yes

Movie details

  • Genres: Drama, Comedy
  • Director: Nadav Lapid
  • Main cast: Ariel Bronz, Efrat Dor, Naama Preis, Aleksey Serebryakov, Sharon Alexander
  • Country / region: Israel, France, Cyprus, Germany
  • Original language: he
  • Premiere: 2025-09-17

Story overview

In the aftermath of the October 7 attacks, a married couple—Y., a jazz musician, and Yasmin, a dancer—decide to say 'yes' to every opportunity, leading them to sell their bodies and artistic talents to Israel's elite. As they become entangled with the country's social, political, and military leaders, Y. is tasked with composing a powerful new national anthem, exploring themes of art, identity, and compromise in a tense political climate.

Parent Guide

A thought-provoking drama about artistic compromise and political engagement in post-crisis Israel, featuring mature themes and complex ethical questions.

Content breakdown

Violence & peril
Mild

No graphic violence shown, but references to the October 7 attacks create a tense atmosphere. Psychological peril as characters navigate dangerous power dynamics.

Scary / disturbing
Moderate

Disturbing themes of exploitation and moral compromise. The political context and characters' desperation may be unsettling.

Language
Mild

Subtitled from Hebrew; occasional strong language in translation. No excessive profanity noted.

Sexual content & nudity
Strong

Implied sexual content as characters 'sell their bodies.' Scenes suggest sexual transactions without explicit nudity. Themes of sexual exploitation are central to the plot.

Substance use
Mild

Social drinking in elite settings. No prominent drug use depicted.

Emotional intensity
Strong

High emotional intensity dealing with trauma, exploitation, and moral dilemmas. Characters experience significant psychological stress and ethical conflicts.

Parent tips

This film deals with mature themes including sexual exploitation, political manipulation, and moral ambiguity. It contains scenes of implied sexual content and strong emotional intensity. The runtime is over 2.5 hours, which may be challenging for younger viewers. Consider the child's ability to process complex political and ethical dilemmas before viewing.

Parent chat guide

After watching, discuss: How do Y. and Yasmin's choices reflect their circumstances? What does the film say about art and politics? How do power dynamics affect personal relationships? Talk about the concept of 'selling out' versus survival. Explore the emotional impact of the October 7 context on the characters' decisions.

Parent follow-up questions

  • What did you think about Y. and Yasmin saying 'yes' to everything?
  • How did the music make you feel in different scenes?
  • How does the film portray the relationship between art and political power?
  • What moral compromises do the characters make, and are they justified?
  • How does the October 7 context influence the characters' actions?
  • What does the film suggest about national identity through the anthem project?

Where to watch

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