Zero Effect

"The world's most private detective."

Jan 30 1998 R 1h 56m
Comedy, Crime, Drama

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.

Plot

Daryl Zero is a private investigator. Along with his assistant, Steve Arlo he solves impossible crimes and puzzles. Though a master investigator, when he is not working, Zero doesn't know what to do with himself. He has no social skills, writes bad music, and drives Arlo crazy. In his latest case, Zero must find out who is blackmailing a rich executive, and when his client won't tell him, why. The only problem with this case is Zero has done something he's never done before: got emotionally involved.

Written by

Jake Kasdan

Directed by

Jake Kasdan

Cast

Bill Pullman, Ben Stiller, Ryan O'Neal

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Columbia Pictures, Manifest Film Company, Castle Rock Entertainment

Languages

English

Awards

1 nomination

Trailers
"Zero Effect (1998)" Theatrical Trailer
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Average Rating
6.8 out of 10
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