Zero Effect(1998)
The world's most private detective.
Zero Effect Synopsis
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.
Zero Effect (1998) is a mystery, crime and comedy film directed by Jake Kasdan, released on January 30, 1998 with a runtime of 1h 56m. It stars Bill Pullman, Ben Stiller, Ryan O'Neal and Kim Dickens. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 203 ratings.
- Director:
- Jake Kasdan
- Writers:
- Jake Kasdan, Arthur Conan Doyle
- Producers:
- Naomi Despres, Lisa Henson, Janet Yang
- Cinematographer:
- Bill Pope
- Composer:
- The Greyboy Allstars
- Production:
- Castle Rock Entertainment, Manifest Film Company
- Budget:
- $5,000,000
- Revenue:
- $1,980,338
- Status:
- Released
Zero Effect (1998) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Zero Effect before you stream it.
Zero Effect Cast & Crew
Main cast
Bill Pullman
as Daryl Zero
Ben Stiller
as Steve Arlo
Ryan O'Neal
as Gregory Stark
Kim Dickens
as Gloria Sullivan
Angela Featherstone
as Jess
- Hugh Ross
Hugh Ross
as Bill
- Sarah DeVincentis
Sarah DeVincentis
as Daisy
Matt O'Toole
as Kragan Vincent
Michele Mariana
as Maid
Robert Katims
as Gerald Auerbach
- Tyrone Henry
Tyrone Henry
as Staffer #1
- Aleta Barthell
Aleta Barthell
as Staffer #2
Key crew
Directed by Jake Kasdan, written by Jake Kasdan and Arthur Conan Doyle, produced by Naomi Despres, Lisa Henson and Janet Yang.
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Zero Effect Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 203 ratings.
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Zero Effect – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Zero Effect online?
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Zero Effect (1998) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Zero Effect?
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The main cast of Zero Effect (1998) includes Bill Pullman, Ben Stiller, Ryan O'Neal, Kim Dickens and Angela Featherstone. The film was directed by Jake Kasdan. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Zero Effect released?
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Zero Effect was released on January 30, 1998 and runs for 1h 56m.
Is Zero Effect worth watching?
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Zero Effect (1998) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 203 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy mystery, crime and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Zero Effect?
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Yes. The official Zero Effect trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.