Zero Effect (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1998, Zero Effect is a comedy, thriller, crime and mystery film directed by Jake Kasdan, running about 116 minutes. “The world's most private detective.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Daryl Zero is a private investigator and—along with his assistant, Steve Arlo—he solves impossible crimes and puzzles. Although Daryl's a master investigator, he doesn't know what to do with himself when he's not working; he has no social skills, writes bad music and drives Steve crazy.
Who’s in it. Zero Effect stars Bill Pullman as Daryl Zero, Ben Stiller as Steve Arlo, Ryan O'Neal as Gregory Stark and Kim Dickens as Gloria Sullivan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Zero Effect has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Zero Effect page.
If you liked it. Fans of Zero Effect tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Zero Effect (1998)?
- In US, Zero Effect is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Zero Effect worth watching?
- Zero Effect holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Zero Effect?
- Zero Effect stars Bill Pullman, Ben Stiller, Ryan O'Neal, Kim Dickens and Angela Featherstone.
- When was Zero Effect released?
- Zero Effect was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.