Zoolander

September 2001

(306)

Synopsis

Comic actor Ben Stiller co-wrote, directed, and stars in this spoof of the fashion industry that began as a short skit for the 1996 VH1 Fashion Awards. Stiller is Derek Zoolander, an intellectually challenged but bone structure-blessed male model who's despondent after being eclipsed in popularity by an equally vacuous rival, Hansel (Owen Wilson). Upon his reluctant retirement, Derek is invited to a day spa by previously standoffish fashion designer Jacobim Mugatu (Will Ferrell), where the befuddled model is brainwashed by the mysterious Katinka (Milla Jovovich) into assassinating the prime minister of Malaysia. In addition to Stiller's real-life wife Christine Taylor, Zoolander co-stars his father Jerry Stiller, along with Jon Voight, David Duchovny, Andy Dick, and Fabio.

Reviews

4.2

306 total

5 169

4 80

3 33

2 11

1 13

Wally Hammond

A fashion spoof draped over the bones of a puerile conspiracy adventure, this vanity comedy fails at every level barring its incidental details.

Emanuel Levy

This light silly and fluffy satire of the fashion industry targets for a change not the female but male models.

If you're aware of -- and amused by -- pop culture, you'll laugh a lot.

Peter Rainer

Doesn't Stiller realize that the fashion world is already its own parody?

Stephanie Zacharek

Serves as glossy, throwaway fun, and it features more cameos than you can shake a mascara wand at.

Kirk Honeycutt

During its fleeting moments onscreen, the movie's lighthearted spirit and comic energy make for entertaining, escapist fare.

Critic reviews

Wally Hammond

A fashion spoof draped over the bones of a puerile conspiracy adventure, this vanity comedy fails at every level barring its incidental details.

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Emanuel Levy

This light silly and fluffy satire of the fashion industry targets for a change not the female but male models.

Full Review

If you're aware of -- and amused by -- pop culture, you'll laugh a lot.

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Peter Rainer

Doesn't Stiller realize that the fashion world is already its own parody?

Full Review

Stephanie Zacharek

Serves as glossy, throwaway fun, and it features more cameos than you can shake a mascara wand at.

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Kirk Honeycutt

During its fleeting moments onscreen, the movie's lighthearted spirit and comic energy make for entertaining, escapist fare.

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Peter Travers

An oasis of bracing comedy that comes at just the right time, when we're parched for it.

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User reviews

Daniel Jacobson May 9, 2014

Love this movie, always quote! Hillarious comedy, while often stupid and ridiculous, is a great watch. The film has many quotes to interject in day to day life for added fun!

Lexi Emery September 24, 2014

Derek Zoolander I love you so much I love that movie what I say why you do I get Reggie you are not with a hurt yourself you gotta G why you would you do that make believe I am making my heart open but I love you you will never ever do it I have that movie go you you know I have would have a dog tbone favorite person and now you're not feel better and Hansel I was texting what you do that by yourself this is not the people good help keep your underwear in your pants but the people that hurt yourself pay attention I feel you my name is Lexie I had that I'm sorry I know it you I'm serious he's ready I'm hot I'm stinky I will full moon and I'm not kidding and I'm not tired enough my mom's name is Joyce Ann Marie ok if you know she love it is a beautiful person I am Pakistan I am because I am you know for me

DEXTER ORR May 1, 2013

Watch it again! When I first saw this movie I hated it and fell asleep. Luckily for some reason I watched it again and have loved it ever since. Stiller's satire on the fashion world is amazingly stupid funny.

Patrick Spike February 13, 2013

Crazy funny - loved it in spite of myself I did NOT seek this movie out. From the ads I didn't think it was for me at all, based on what seemed to be pretty low-brow style of humor. But I was so wrong. Saw just a part of it while visiting a friend and had to rent it and see it all. Since then bought it and watched many many more times.

A Google User September 19, 2012

Very funny. A little bit lacking in creative humor most of the time but a good movie nevertheless.

Eric Jones December 10, 2013

Great Love this film so many one liners

Ella Peters August 26, 2014

So stupid its hilarious!!!! Can't turn left, death in a freak gasoline fight accident......brought tears and so many quotes. WHY CAN'T I PURCHASE THIS IS MY COUNTRY?!!!

Mickey Blueyez January 7, 2013

Genius Best movie of all time. Acting, writing and comedy in this movie is timeless.

Cameron Powell March 17, 2014

One of my favs. Ben stiller and Owen Wilson are a great do l duo.

Inez Hargrove June 26, 2013

Love love love Sooooooooooo funny can watch a million times

Wesley Matteson August 14, 2014

Fantastic

Dequavius Parker March 16, 2014

Funny movie Ben stiller should got an award for best comedy for this movie

Summer Jones July 18, 2014

I love this movie I can watch it over and over again.

jay long October 17, 2013

Funny Very odd but halarious I loved it

Dana Corona January 18, 2014

Funny, Funny, Funny!!! Love it!!

A Google User September 20, 2012

Great Real funny and worth to be purchased

Bri Horan December 29, 2013

Lol A good and funny movie.

Patrick Gormly May 11, 2013

One line I became bulimic Aahhhh you can read minds!?

Brent Webster September 16, 2014

Awesome movie love it

Shane Fullerton August 6, 2013

One of the greatest comedies Back when stiller was hilarious.

Cast and credits

Actors	Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson, Will Ferrell, Christine Taylor, Milla Jovovich, Jerry Stiller, Jon Voight, David Duchovny, Judah Friedlander, Nathan Lee Graham
Producers	Ben Stiller, Stuart Cornfeld, Scott Rudin
Director	Ben Stiller
Writers	Ben Stiller, John Hamburg, Drake Sather

Additional information

Rotten tomatoes® score

64%

Audio language

English (Stereo)

Subtitles

English

Rental period

Start within 30 days, finish within 48 hours.

Info cards

Enabled

Run time

89 minutes

Rating

PG-13

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