“The world's most private detective.”
★6.3(204)·1998·1h 56m·Released·Mystery · Crime · Comedy
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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Cast & Crew
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
Tapp Watkins
Firefighter
Wendy Westerwelle
Motel Clerk
Lauren Hasson
Little Kid
David Doty
Officer Hagans
Story & Production Details
DirectorJake Kasdan
Release DateJan 30, 1998
Original Languageen
Budget$5.0M
Box Office Revenue$2.0M
ProductionCastle Rock Entertainment · Manifest Film Company
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