No (2012)
Kernel Score: 81% · 462 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Drama, History
Released: 2012-08-09
Runtime: 118 minutes
Where to watch No
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US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
In 1988, Chilean military dictator Augusto Pinochet, due to international pressure, is forced to call a plebiscite on his presidency. The country will vote ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ to Pinochet extending his rule for another eight years. Opposition leaders for the ‘No’ vote persuade a brash young advertising executive, René Saavedra, to spearhead their campaign. Against all odds, with scant resources and while under scrutiny by the despot’s minions, Saavedra and his team devise an audacious plan to win the election and set Chile free.
No parents' guide: ages 13+
Parents need to know that No is an R-rated historical drama about the advertising campaign that helped end Pinochet's dictatorship in Chile.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Depicts intimidation and oppression under a dictatorship, including references to CIA-linked crimes, without graphic depiction.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Pablo Larraín
Cast
- Gael García Bernal as René Saaverdra
- Alfredo Castro as Lucho Guzmán
- Néstor Cantillana as Fernando
- Luis Gnecco as Urrutia
- Antonia Zegers as Verónica
- Jaime Vadell as Minister Fernández
- Diego Muñoz as Carlos
- Alejandro Goic as Ricardo
- Marcial Tagle as Alberto Arancibia
- Manuela Oyarzún as Sandra
No FAQ
Is No good?
No has an 81% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 462 audience ratings.
Where can I watch No?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on Tubi and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is No OK for kids?
No is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 13+. Parents need to know that No is an R-rated historical drama about the advertising campaign that helped end Pinochet's dictatorship in Chile.
What movies are like No?
If you liked No, try Death and the Maiden, Machuca, Argentina 1985 and The Trial of the Chicago 7.