

The Tao of Steve
“Why do women find this man irresistible?”
In college, Dex was the big man on campus. Ten years later, now an overweight kindergarten teacher, Dex is immune to the shocked stares of the women who were once his conquests. While trying to pick up the bartender, he is struck by the gorgeous Syd. Through a series of circumstances, Syd and Dex are thrown together and he soon finds himself questioning his belief in all things Steve.
Where to watch The Tao of Steve in United States
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Where is The Tao of Steve streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
About The Tao of Steve
The Tao of Steve is a 2000 English-language comedy and romance film directed by Jenniphr Goodman. The cast is led by Donal Logue, Ayelet Kaznelson, John Hines. It has a runtime of 1h 27m. Viewers rate it 6.1/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Tao of Steve was produced by Thunderhead Productions and Good Machine and made in United States of America. It was released on August 4, 2000, and carries a R certification. At the box office it grossed around $4 million worldwide.
- Director
- Jenniphr Goodman
- Writers
- Greer Goodman, Duncan North, Jenniphr Goodman
- Release date
- August 4, 2000
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Box office
- $4 million
- Production
- Thunderhead Productions, Good Machine
The Tao of Steve cast & crew
The Tao of Steve was directed by Jenniphr Goodman and written by Greer Goodman, Duncan North, and Jenniphr Goodman.
The cast features Donal Logue as Dex, Ayelet Kaznelson as Beth, John Hines as Ed, John Harrington Bland as Priest, Jessica Gormley as Gossipy Woman, and Mercedes Herrero as Gossipy Woman.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Joe Delia, cinematography is by Teodoro Maniaci, and it was produced by Anthony Bregman and Ted Hope.
Is The Tao of Steve worth watching?
The Tao of Steve holds an audience score of 6.1/10 from 87 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 1h 27m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy and romance, The Tao of Steve is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Tao of Steve
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Cast of The Tao of Steve

Donal Logue
Dex
Ayelet Kaznelson
Beth
John Hines
Ed

John Harrington Bland
Priest
Jessica Gormley
Gossipy Woman

Mercedes Herrero
Gossipy Woman
Cheryl Anne Jaroslaw
Gossipy Woman
Nina Jaroslaw
Maggie

David Aaron Baker
Rick
Dana Goodman
Julie
Greer Goodman
Syd
The Tao of Steve — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Tao of Steve in United States?
The Tao of Steve is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Tao of Steve in?
The Tao of Steve is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Tao of Steve?
The Tao of Steve runs 1 hours 27 minutes (87 minutes).
▸What is The Tao of Steve rated?
The Tao of Steve is rated R. It holds a 6.1/10 audience score from 87 ratings.











