diff --git a/packaging/os/apt.py b/packaging/os/apt.py
index 5c557900b76..13103c02320 100644
--- a/packaging/os/apt.py
+++ b/packaging/os/apt.py
@@ -358,7 +358,7 @@ def install_deb(m, debs, cache, force, install_recommends, dpkg_options):
         if m.check_mode:
             options += " --simulate"
         if force:
-            options += " --force-yes"
+            options += " --force-all"
 
         cmd = "dpkg %s -i %s" % (options, " ".join(pkgs_to_install))
         rc, out, err = m.run_command(cmd)