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The Tao of Steve

  • 2000
  • R
  • 1h 27m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
7.7K
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The Tao of Steve (2000)
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ComedyDramaRomance

Underachieving, overweight kindergarten teacher Dex finds a woman who forces him to reexamine his Zen-like system of seduction.Underachieving, overweight kindergarten teacher Dex finds a woman who forces him to reexamine his Zen-like system of seduction.Underachieving, overweight kindergarten teacher Dex finds a woman who forces him to reexamine his Zen-like system of seduction.

  • Director
    • Jenniphr Goodman
  • Writers
    • Duncan North
    • Greer Goodman
    • Jenniphr Goodman
  • Stars
    • Donal Logue
    • Ayelet Kaznelson
    • John Hines
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.7/10
    7.7K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Jenniphr Goodman
    • Writers
      • Duncan North
      • Greer Goodman
      • Jenniphr Goodman
    • Stars
      • Donal Logue
      • Ayelet Kaznelson
      • John Hines
    • 93User reviews
    • 55Critic reviews
    • 70Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 1 nomination

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    Donal Logue
    Donal Logue
    • Dex
    Ayelet Kaznelson
    • Beth
    John Hines
    John Hines
    • Ed
    John Harrington Bland
    John Harrington Bland
    • Priest
    Jessica Gormley
    • Gossipy Woman
    Mercedes Herrero
    • Gossipy Woman
    Cheryl Anne Jaroslaw
    • Gossipy Woman
    Nina Jaroslaw
    • Maggie
    David Aaron Baker
    David Aaron Baker
    • Rick
    Dana Goodman
    • Julie
    Greer Goodman
    Greer Goodman
    • Syd
    Dave Bynum
    • Epperley Reunion Band: Bass
    Matt Nader
    • Epperley Reunion Band: Guitar and Vocals
    Dave Terry
    • Epperley Reunion Band - Vocals and Guitar
    John Truskett
    • Epperley Reunion Band: Drums
    Matthew Hotsinpiller
    Matthew Hotsinpiller
    • Jeremy
    • (as Matt Hotsinpiller)
    Sue Cremin
    Sue Cremin
    • Jill
    Roxanne De Mien
    • Sarah
    • Director
      • Jenniphr Goodman
    • Writers
      • Duncan North
      • Greer Goodman
      • Jenniphr Goodman
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    • Trivia
      Syd's motorcycle is a Honda C72/C77 (250cc/305cc) from the early 1960s.
    • Goofs
      When Dex and Syd are at her office, and Dex bends down after knocking over of a few baskets, you can see his strap-on belly.
    • Quotes

      Dex: Look at me. Look at me, okay? Technically, I shouldn't be getting laid, but I do. And do you know why, Dave? Because when I'm hanging out with a woman, that's all I'm doing is hanging out, talking, listening. I'm not sitting there thinking about how to get in bed with her. And this completely confuses them because they're saying "Wait a minute. I'm so much better looking than this guy. Isn't he attracted to me?" The basic principle: We pursue that which retreats from us.

      Rick: It's from Heidegger.

      Unnamed Guy Playing Poker: Groucho Marks said the same thing. "Act like a woman can't join your club, and she'll do almost anything to get in."

    • Crazy credits
      Based on a story by Duncan North Based on an idea by Duncan North Based on Duncan North
    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: The Beach/Snow Day/Holy Smoke (2000)
    • Soundtracks
      Crystal
      Performed by Epperley

      Written by Dave Bynum (as David Bynum), Matt Nader, Dave Terry (as David Terry), John Truskett

      Published by Windswept Pacific Songs/Rely on Pepe (BMI)

      Courtesy of Triple X Records

    User reviews93

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    6/10
    A film that's excellent before its audience.
    "The Tao of Steve" tells of a fat slob of a guy who seems to have unusually good fortune in bedding chicks thanks to his Taoist philosophy. Although the flick smells like a young indie, it is fresh, creative, and unique enough to take on a seemingly endless parade of second rate romantic comedies sans the 24 carat glamour and other trappings of Hollywood. "The Tao..." is a great watch for anyone interested in what independent films are about and an enjoyable watch for most. Kudos to the Goodmans.
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    • Mar 20, 2001

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    • Release date
      • August 18, 2000 (Canada)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Дао Стива
    • Filming locations
      • Baskin-Robbins Ice Cream Parlor - 1841 Cerrillos Road, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA
    • Production companies
      • Good Machine
      • Thunderhead Productions
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $4,342,203
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $91,791
      • Aug 6, 2000
    • Gross worldwide
      • $4,406,030
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 27 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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