Zero Effect
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.
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"Zero Effect (1998)" Theatrical Trailer
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Frequently asked questions about Zero Effect
Where can I watch Zero Effect in the United States?
Zero Effect is not on a subscription streaming service in the United States at the moment, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
What are the ratings for Zero Effect?
Zero Effect scores 6.3 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Zero Effect?
Zero Effect stars Bill Pullman, Ben Stiller, Ryan O'Neal, Kim Dickens, and Angela Featherstone. Jake Kasdan is the director.
How long is Zero Effect?
Zero Effect runs 1h 56m (116 minutes).
When did Zero Effect come out?
Zero Effect was released on January 30, 1998.
Which studio made Zero Effect?
Zero Effect was produced by Castle Rock Entertainment and Manifest Film Company in the United States.
What was the budget for Zero Effect?
Zero Effect was made on a budget of $5,000,000.
How much did Zero Effect make at the box office?
Zero Effect grossed $1,980,338 worldwide, against a budget of $5,000,000.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.