Zero Effect
“The world's most private detective.”
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.
Where to watch Zero Effect in United States
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open Zero Effect there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Zero Effect streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | — | Amazon Video |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Canal VOD |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Japan | HBO Max on U-Next | Amazon Video, FOD |
About Zero Effect
Zero Effect is a 1998 English-language comedy, crime and mystery film directed by Jake Kasdan. The cast is led by Bill Pullman, Ben Stiller, Ryan O'Neal. It has a runtime of 1h 56m. Viewers rate it 6.3/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Zero Effect was produced by Castle Rock Entertainment and Manifest Film Company and made in United States of America. It was released on January 30, 1998, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $5 million, it went on to gross $2 million worldwide.
- Director
- Jake Kasdan
- Writers
- Jake Kasdan
- Release date
- January 30, 1998
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $5 million
- Box office
- $2 million
- Production
- Castle Rock Entertainment, Manifest Film Company
Zero Effect cast & crew
Zero Effect was directed by Jake Kasdan and written by Jake Kasdan.
The cast features 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, and Hugh Ross as Bill.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by The Greyboy Allstars, cinematography is by Bill Pope, and it was produced by Naomi Despres and Lisa Henson.
Is Zero Effect worth watching?
Zero Effect holds an audience score of 6.3/10 from 201 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 1h 56m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy comedy, crime, and mystery, Zero Effect is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Zero Effect
Zero Effect isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Zero Effect
Bill Pullman
Daryl Zero
Ben Stiller
Steve Arlo
Ryan O'Neal
Gregory Stark
Kim Dickens
Gloria Sullivan
Angela Featherstone
Jess
Hugh Ross
Bill
Sarah DeVincentis
Daisy
Matt O'Toole
Kragan Vincent
Michele Mariana
Maid
Robert Katims
Gerald Auerbach
Tyrone Henry
Staffer #1
Aleta Barthell
Staffer #2
Zero Effect — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Zero Effect in United States?
Zero Effect 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 Zero Effect in?
Zero Effect is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Zero Effect?
Zero Effect runs 1 hours 56 minutes (116 minutes).
▸What is Zero Effect rated?
Zero Effect is rated R. It holds a 6.3/10 audience score from 201 ratings.
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