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Zoolander (2001)

R 89 min  -  Comedy  -   28 September 2001 (USA)
6.4
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Reviews: 490 user | 114 critic | 30 from Metacritic.com

At the end of his career, a clueless fashion model is brainwashed to kill the Prime Minister of Malaysia.

Director:

Ben Stiller

Writers:

Drake Sather (character Derek Zoolander), Ben Stiller (character Derek Zoolander), and 5 more credits »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Ben Stiller ...
Owen Wilson ...
Christine Taylor ...
Will Ferrell ...
Jacobim Mugatu
Milla Jovovich ...
Katinka Ingabogovinanana
Jerry Stiller ...
David Duchovny ...
Jon Voight ...
Judah Friedlander ...
Nathan Lee Graham ...
Alexandre Manning Alexandre Manning ...
Brint (as Alexander Manning)
Asio Highsmith Asio Highsmith ...
Rufus
Alexander Skarsgård ...
Donald Trump ...
Himself
Christian Slater ...
Himself
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Storyline

Derek Zoolander is VH1's three time male model of the year, but when Hansel wins the award instead, Zoolander's world becomes upside down. His friends disappear, his father is disappointed in him, and he feels that he's not good as a model anymore. But when evil fashion guru Mugato hires Zoolander, he thinks his life has turned back round again, that is until he finds out that Mugato has actually brainwashed him to kill the Prime Minister of Malaysia. Can Zoolander and his new friends find out how to prevent the incident before it's too late? Written by FilmFanUK  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Fashion | Male Model | Malaysia | Time Magazine | Reporter  | See more »

Taglines:

3% Body Fat. 1% Brain Activity.

Genres:

Comedy

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 on appeal for sexual content and drug references (re-rating after appeal) See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

USA | Australia | Germany

Language:

English

Release Date:

(USA) See more »

Also Known As:

O arhontas tis pasarelas See more »

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$28,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$15,525,043 (USA) (30 September 2001) (2507 Screens)

Gross:

$60,780,981 (Worldwide)
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Company Credits

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

DTS  | Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

When Derek and Hansel disguise themselves and sneak into Maury's office, Hansel's jumpsuit has a name tag on which is printed the name "Kumar". This refers to Kumar Pallana, who has appeared in all of Wes Anderson's films ( Bottle Rocket, Rushmore, and The Royal Tenenbaums). See more »

Goofs

Continuity: When Derek is forced to hide out at Hansel's place, Hansel's blue circular necklace jumps about between shots. See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
(Announcer): And here in Malaysia, there is an almost overwhelming sense of euphoria as the newly-elected prime minister has given this nation a gift of hope promising to raise the substandard minimum wage and end child labor once and for all. Already considered a living saint he has become this small country's greatest hope for a thriving future in the new millennium.
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Connections

Referenced in "Supernatural: Slash Fiction (#7.6)" (2011) See more »

Soundtracks

"Set It Off"
Performed by Greg Mays (as Greg Nice)
Courtesy of The Clyde Otis Music Group See more »