'Yes Day' Is a No Directed by Miguel Arteta Starring Jennifer Garner, Edgar Ramirez, Jenna Ortega, Julian Lerner, Everly Carganilla Yes Day feels as if its premise — and, for that matter, the premise of the children's book source material by Amy Krouse Rosenthal and Tom Lichtenheld — was inspired by a viral parenting blog trend that had its moment of relevance come and go. The idea is relatively simple: for a 24-hour period, you let your stern parental morals rest and give your children anything they ask for. The once-free-spirited Allison Torres (Jennifer Garner) has come to realize the stress and responsibility of raising three rambunctious kids has effectively snuffed out her ability to have fun. Where once she said "yes" to every adventurous idea (impulsive sky-diving, rock climbing, world travel) and lived life without inhibitions, her life is now dominated by telling her ever-disappointed kids "no."