Zero Effect

1998 • 116 minutes
4.4
23 reviews
66%
Tomatometer
R
Rating
Eligible
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The world's most ingenious, but socially inept, private investigator tackles his toughest assignment yet--falling in love--in the comic murder mystery Zero Effect. With his unparalleled intuition, Daryl Zero (Bill Pullman) can solve most of his high-profile cases without leaving the house. In fact, Daryl can't leave the house. Masterfully cunning, but emotionally damaged, Zero must conduct all his business through Steve Arlo (Ben Stiller), a loyal assistant and legal advisor. But when lumber tycoon Gregory Stark(Ryan O'Neal) hires Zero to crack a bizarre case, the dysfunctional detective confronts his most intimate fears as he finds himself falling in love with the beautiful and mysterious prime suspect. Now faced with the biggest challenge of his storied career, will the master sleuth solve his most difficult assignment without falling prey to the Zero Effect?
Rating
R

Ratings and reviews

4.4
23 reviews
Taylor Cunningham
March 26, 2014
A funny detective story that doesn't take itself too seriously. Absolutely endearing.
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Kevin Gillispie
February 2, 2022
Considered cult at this point. Well written and acted. Mystery is secondary to the plot,but that is the reason it works so well.
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klik wilson
November 16, 2015
Excellent performances all around and set in beautiful Portland, Oregon.
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