Zoolander (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2001, Zoolander is a comedy film directed by Ben Stiller, running about 90 minutes. “3% body fat. 1% brain activity.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Clear the runway for Derek Zoolander, VH1's three-time male model of the year. His face falls when hippie-chic Hansel scooters in to steal this year's award. The evil fashion guru Mugatu seizes the opportunity to turn Derek into a killing machine. It's a well-designed conspiracy and only with the help of Hansel and a few well-chosen accessories like Matilda can Derek make the world safe for male models everywhere.
Who’s in it. Zoolander stars Ben Stiller as Derek Zoolander, Owen Wilson as Hansel McDonald, Christine Taylor as Matilda Jeffries and Will Ferrell as Jacobim Mugatu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Zoolander has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $60.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel and Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Zoolander page.
If you liked it. Fans of Zoolander tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Zoolander (2001)?
- In US, Zoolander is available to stream on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential and Paramount+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Zoolander worth watching?
- Zoolander holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Zoolander?
- Zoolander stars Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson, Christine Taylor, Will Ferrell and Milla Jovovich.
- When was Zoolander released?
- Zoolander was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.