List of the best Steve Zahn movies: Joy Ride(2001), A Perfect Getaway(2009), Strange Wilderness(2008), Rescue Dawn(2006), Happy, Texas(1999), Management(2008), National Security(2003), Night Train(2009), War for the Planet of the Apes(2017), Lean on Pete(2017), Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules(2011), Employee of the Month(2004) ... ...
Mystery & Thriller
USA
2001
96 Minutes
Fuller
Steve Zahn Paul Walker Leelee Sobieski Jessica Bowman Stuart Stone Basil Wallace Brian Leckner Jim Beaver
brother student friend truck driver cop frightening suspenseful car country road motel united states siblings road trip practical jokes kidnapping escape revenge rescue 2000s
Three young people on a road trip from Colorado to New Jersey talk to a trucker on their CB radio, then must escape when he turns out to be a psychotic killer.
Mystery & Thriller, Action
USA
2009
97 Minutes
Cliff
Steve Zahn Timothy Olyphant Milla Jovovich Kiele Sanchez Marlee Shelton Chris Hemsworth Katie Chonacas Dale Dickey Wendy Braun Tory Kittles Travis Willingham
newlywed wife man woman killer creepy gripping intricate jungle hawaii murder travel touring deception escape mystery discovery 2000s
Two pairs of lovers on a Hawaiian vacation discover that psychopaths are stalking and murdering tourists on the islands.
Comedy
USA
2008
86 Minutes
Peter Gaulke
Steve Zahn Allen Covert Jonah Hill Ashley Scott Harry Hamlin Robert Patrick Justin Long Joe Don Baker Ernest Borgnine Blake Clark
father tv personality stoner idiot friend son amusing crafty spirited ecuador jungle u.s./mexican border pier funeral wildlife television show bigfoot journey career saving the day
With the ratings dropping for a wilderness-themed television show, two animal fans go to the Andes Mountains in search of Bigfoot.
War, Drama, History
USA|Luxembourg
2006
125 Minutes
Christian Bale Steve Zahn Jeremy Davies Galen Yuen Abhijati "Meuk" Jusakul Chaiyan "Lek" Chunsuttiwat Teerawat "Ka-Ge" Mulvilai Yuttana Muenwaja Kriangsak Ming-Olo Pat Healy Toby Huss
pilot prisoner survivor military officer prisoner of war thrilling gritty laos prison camp jungle escape bombing mental illness hope violence torture escape quest 1960s
A U.S. fighter pilot's epic struggle of survival after being shot down on a mission over Laos during the Vietnam War.
Gay & Lesbian, Comedy
USA
1999
104 Minutes
Wayne Wayne Wayne Jr.
Jeremy Northam Steve Zahn William H. Macy Ally Walker Illeana Douglas M.C. Gainey Ron Perlman Tim Bagley Michael Hitchcock Paul Dooley Mo Gaffney
bank robber escaped convict sheriff teacher banker young girl madcap texas small town prison police station bank school prison break mistaken identity love triangle heist homosexuality transformation 1990s
3 prisoners escape. 2 end up in Happy, Texas, where they're mistaken for a gay couple expected there to help with the small girls beauty pageant. As the 2 are paid $1000, they decide to stay until the heat is gone.
Romance
USA
2008
93 Minutes
Jennifer Aniston Steve Zahn Woody Harrelson Margo Martindale Fred Ward James Hiroyuki Liao Katie O'Grady Collin Crowley
hotel manager woman ex-boyfriend mother amusing charming arizona baltimore hotel monastery love triangle marriage pregnancy chase love underdog pursuit 2000s
A traveling art saleswoman tries to shake off a flaky motel manager who falls for her and won't leave her alone.
Comedy, Action
USA
2003
88 Minutes
Martin Lawrence Steve Zahn Colm Feore Bill Duke Eric Roberts Timothy Busfield Robinne Lee Matt McCoy Brett Cullen Cleo King Stephen Tobolowsky
detective girlfriend police officer corrupt cop smuggler security guard brash suspenseful hilarious los angeles street car jail warehouse race relations corruption smuggling partnership law enforcement unlikely allies
Two mismatched security guards are thrown together to bust a smuggling operation.
Mystery & Thriller
USA|Germany|Romania
2009
91 Minutes
Danny Glover Steve Zahn Leelee Sobieski Matthias Schweighöfer Geoff Bell Richard O'Brien Takatsuna Mukai Togo Igawa
medical student suspenseful train diamonds treasure greed rivalry
Two passengers and the conductor discover that a man has passed away on their night train cabin. They come across a mysterious object in a box the dead man was carrying and they all wish to keep for themselves.
Sci-Fi, Action, Adventure
USA|Canada|New Zealand
2017
142 Minutes
Bad Ape
Andy Serkis Woody Harrelson Steve Zahn Karin Konoval Terry Notary Amiah Miller Judy Greer Max Lloyd-Jones Devyn Dalton Toby Kebbell Gabriel Chavarria
ape leader human colonel soldier family member brooding emotional intense forest city lair barracks battlefield bridge battle leadership anger danger survival
After the apes suffer unimaginable losses, Caesar wrestles with his darker instincts and begins his own mythic quest to avenge his kind.
Drama
UK
2017
122 Minutes
Silver
Charlie Plummer Chloë Sevigny Steve Zahn Justin Rain Lewis Pullman Bob Olin Teyah Hartley Kurt Conroyd Alison Elliott Rachael Perrell Fosket Jason Rouse
teen boy horse emotional heartwarming rousing uplifting american midwest oregon small town stable human-animal friendship teenage rebellion adventure discovery growing up underdog rescue 21st century
A teenager gets a summer job working for a horse trainer and befriends the fading racehorse, Lean on Pete.
Comedy, Kids & Family
USA
2011
95 Minutes
Frank Heffley
Zachary Gordon Devon Bostick Steve Zahn Rachael Harris Robert Capron Peyton List Grayson Russell Karan Brar Laine MacNeil
teen boy older brother mother father friend younger brother amusing lighthearted skating rink house party sibling rivalry middle school bullying bonding vacation transformation growing up 2010s
Back in middle school after summer vacation, Greg Heffley and his older brother Rodrick must deal with their parents' misguided attempts to have them bond.
Comedy
USA
2004
97 Minutes
Jack
Matt Dillon Christina Applegate Steve Zahn Peter Jason Andrea Bendewald David Pasquesi Dave Foley Jenna Fischer Fiona Gubelmann Renee Albert Paul Dooley
bank manager boss fiancée lesbian best friend robber cheeky dark crafty amusing bank strip club hotel room vault house bad luck loss of job breakup bank heist schemes
It just isn't David's day. First he gets fired at the bank, then his fiancee breaks up and throws him out of the house. The bank gets robbed and he gets shot. Twists follow.
Comedy, Kids & Family
USA
2003
92 Minutes
Marvin
Eddie Murphy Jeff Garlin Steve Zahn Regina King Kevin Nealon Jonathan Katz Siobhan Fallon Hogan Lisa Edelstein Lacey Chabert Laura Kightlinger Leila Arcieri
father mother young boy teacher young girl friend amusing endearing day-care center family home school fundraiser suburb unemployment work childcare parenthood family gender roles transformation
Two men, Charlie Hinton (Eddie Murphy) and Phil Ryerson (Jeff Garlin), get laid off and have to become stay-at-home dads when they can't find jobs. This inspires them to open their own day-care center.
Horror, Comedy, Adventure, Fantasy
USA
2014
85 Minutes
Eric
Peter Dinklage Ryan Kwanten Steve Zahn Summer Glau Jimmi Simpson Joshua Malina Danny Pudi W. Earl Brown Tom Hopper Margarita Levieva Michael Gladis
girlfriend demon amusing fantasy world united states knights game escape discovery
Live-action role players conjure up a demon from Hell by mistake and they must deal with the consequences.
Drama, Gay & Lesbian
USA
2020
95 Minutes
Mike Bledsoe
Paul Bettany Sophia Lillis Peter Macdissi Steve Zahn Judy Greer Margo Martindale Stephen Root Lois Smith
In 1973, when Frank Bledsoe and his 18-year-old niece Beth take a road trip from Manhattan to Creekville, South Carolina, for the family patriarch's funeral, they're unexpectedly joined by Frank's lover, Walid.
Comedy, Drama
USA
1996
110 Minutes
Lenny Haise
Tom Everett Scott Liv Tyler Johnathon Schaech Steve Zahn Ethan Embry Tom Hanks Charlize Theron Obba Babatundé Giovanni Ribisi Chris Ellis Alex Rocco
drummer singer manager guitarist girlfriend musician amusing airy spirited pennsylvania united states california rags to riches friendship fame music industry rock 'n' roll love underdog transformation
A local Pennsylvania band scores a one hit wonder in 1964 and rides the star-making machinery as long as they can, with lots of help from its manager.
Comedy, Drama
USA
2008
90 Minutes
Kenny
John Malkovich Colin Hanks Emily Blunt Steve Zahn Tom Hanks B.J. Hendricks Jacquie Barnbrook Griffin Dunne Ricky Jay Patrick Fischler Wallace Langham
writer father magician publicist mentor offbeat amusing los angeles cincinnati television studio comeback magic law school writing performance life lessons quest transformation rise 2000s
A young man, much to the chagrin of his father, becomes the new assistant to an illusionist in decline.
Comedy, Drama
USA
2010
93 Minutes
Coach Little
Alex Frost Jeremy Sumpter Michelle Lombardo Steve Zahn Jane Adams Diedrich Bader Andrew Wilson Cynthia Watros Abraham Benrubi Catherine E. Coulson Douglas Rowe
A college student is determined to become a Major League Baseball star, but finds his true calling instead.
Romance
USA
1999
104 Minutes
Alan
Sandra Bullock Ben Affleck Maura Tierney Steve Zahn Blythe Danner Ronny Cox Michael Fairman Janet Carroll Richard Schiff David Strickland Meredith Scott Lynn
writer stranger fiancée ex-boyfriend father best man quirky mushy amusing passionate heartwarming charming new york city airplane car train bus savannah, ga. opposites attract marriage
A soon-to-be-married man encounters an exciting stranger after his plane suffers an accident on takeoff.
Gay & Lesbian, Drama
USA
2013
117 Minutes
Tucker
Matthew McConaughey Jennifer Garner Jared Leto Denis O'Hare Steve Zahn Michael O'Neill Dallas Roberts Griffin Dunne Kevin Rankin
aids patient homophobe womanizer drug addict doctor bleak chilling intense texas dallas mexican-american border mexico hiv drug smuggling drug regulations drug experiment medicine pharmaceuticals sacrifice pursuit
In 1985 Dallas, electrician and hustler Ron Woodroof works around the system to help AIDS patients get the medication they need after he is diagnosed with the disease.
Comedy, Drama
USA
2008
102 Minutes
Mac
Amy Adams Emily Blunt Alan Arkin Jason Spevack Steve Zahn Mary Lynn Rajskub Clifton Gonzalez Gonzalez Eric Christian Olsen Kevin Chapman
woman sister son sweetheart father creative offbeat engaging new mexico crime scene household apartment death family dysfunction eccentricity working class hope love sacrifice transformation
In order to raise the tuition to send her young son to private school, a mom starts an unusual business -- a biohazard removal/crime scene clean-up service -- with her unreliable sister.
Drama
USA
1994
98 Minutes
Sammy Gray
Winona Ryder Ethan Hawke Ben Stiller Janeane Garofalo Steve Zahn Swoosie Kurtz Joe Don Baker John Mahoney Harry O'Reilly Susan Norfleet David Pirner
documentarian yuppie slacker gay man tv personality friend witty engaging quirky tender houston austin, texas television studio house office bar love triangle post-college friendship dating
A documentary filmmaker and her fellow Generation X graduates face life after college, looking for work and love in Houston.
Comedy, Kids & Family
USA|Canada
2012
94 Minutes
Frank Heffley
Zachary Gordon Robert Capron Devon Bostick Rachael Harris Steve Zahn Peyton List Grayson Russell Karan Brar Laine MacNeil
boy father mother best friend love interest brother amusing playful suburbia household country club swimming pool adolescence schemes summer vacation fitting in underdog growing up 2010s
School's out. Summer vacation is on. However, Greg may not have the best summer vacation ever. What could go wrong?
Drama
USA|Canada
2003
95 Minutes
Adam Penenberg
Hayden Christensen Peter Sarsgaard Chloë Sevigny Rosario Dawson Melanie Lynskey Steve Zahn Hank Azaria Cas Anvar Ted Kotcheff Mark Blum Simone-Elise Girard
reporter editor love interest rival incredible confident washington, d.c. newsroom office scandal ambition journalism deception desperation rise fall underdog 1990s
The story of a young journalist who fell from grace when it was discovered he fabricated over half of his articles from the publication The New Republic magazine.
Romance
USA
1998
119 Minutes
George Pappas
Tom Hanks Meg Ryan Parker Posey Greg Kinnear Jean Stapleton Steve Zahn Dave Chappelle Dabney Coleman John Randolph Heather Burns
bookseller executive journalist editor friend heartwarming amusing emotional bookstore new york city café street apartment corporate greed mistaken identity opposites attract love-hate relationship small business internet dating love
Book superstore magnate, Joe Fox and independent book shop owner, Kathleen Kelly fall in love in the anonymity of the Internet both blissfully unaware that he's trying to put her out of business.
Comedy, Kids & Family
USA|UK
2010
92 Minutes
Frank Heffley
Zachary Gordon Robert Capron Rachael Harris Devon Bostick Chloë Grace Moretz Steve Zahn Connor Fielding Owen Fielding Karan Brar Grayson Russell Laine MacNeil
student friend brother mother father amusing cheeky playful middle school america household middle school family friendship bullying growing up discovery underdog 2010s
The adventures of a 12 year old who is fresh out of elementary and transitions to middle school, where he has to learn the consequences and responsibility to survive the year.
Crime, Drama
USA
1998
122 Minutes
Glenn Michaels
George Clooney Jennifer Lopez Ving Rhames Don Cheadle Dennis Farina Albert Brooks Steve Zahn Luis Guzman Catherine Keener Isaiah Washington Keith Loneker
bank robber agent partner convict thrilling witty passionate detroit prison car hotel robbery infatuation chases heist romance kidnapping love escape pursuit
A career bank robber breaks out of jail, and shares a moment of mutual attraction with a U.S. Marshal he has kidnapped.
Comedy
USA
2019
101 Minutes
Richie Kreyman
Ava Michelle Griffin Gluck Luke Eisner Sabrina Carpenter Paris Berelc Anjelika Washington Steve Zahn Angela Kinsey Clara Wilsey Rico Paris
Jodi, the tallest girl in her high school, has always felt uncomfortable in her own skin. But after years of slouching, being made fun of, and avoiding attention at all costs, Jodi finally decides to find the confidence to stand tall.
Comedy
USA
2019
104 Minutes
David Walker
Cate Blanchett Billy Crudup Kristen Wiig Emma Nelson Judy Greer Laurence Fishburne James Urbaniak Steve Zahn Megan Mullally Troian Bellisario Zoë Chao
architect husband wife daughter friend inspiring passionate moving seattle house office restaurant elementary school car running away disappearance chasing dreams adventure discovery escape
A loving mom becomes compelled to reconnect with her creative passions after years of sacrificing herself for her family. Her leap of faith takes her on an epic adventure that jump-starts her life and leads to her triumphant rediscovery.
Comedy
USA
1996
118 Minutes
Buff
Jayce Bartok Amie Carey Nicky Katt Ajay Naidu Parker Posey Giovanni Ribisi Samia Shoaib Dina Spybey Steve Zahn
slacker friend rock star teenager teen boy amusing offbeat austin, texas parking lot convenience store car boredom small-town life escape teen romance coming of age teen angst growing up discovery 1990s
A group of suburban teenagers try to support each other through the difficult task of becoming adults.
Mystery & Thriller, Drama
USA
1995
115 Minutes
William Barnes
Denzel Washington Gene Hackman George Dzundza Viggo Mortensen James Gandolfini Matt Craven Lillo Brancato Jr. Rocky Carroll Danny Nucci Steve Zahn Rick Schroder
captain lieutenant commander officer sailor executive officer submarine officer tense thrilling gripping submarine russia washington, d.c. command center government offices nuclear weapons seafaring mutiny leadership war anger
On a U.S. nuclear missile sub, a young First Officer stages a mutiny to prevent his trigger happy Captain from launching his missiles before confirming his orders to do so.
Drama
USA
2000
111 Minutes
Rosencrantz
Ethan Hawke Kyle MacLachlan Sam Shepard Diane Venora Bill Murray Liev Schreiber Julia Stiles Karl Geary Paula Malcomson Steve Zahn Dechen Thurman
ceo son mother uncle ghost love interest dark tense new york city office apartment murder revenge betrayal madness deception business revenge 2000s
Modern-day New York City adaptation of Shakespeare's immortal story about Hamlet's plight to avenge his father's murder.
Drama
USA
1996
99 Minutes
Halle Berry James Belushi Casey Affleck Eliza Dushku Kevin Tighe Anthony Ruiviar J. Moki Cho Dion Basco Sara Tanaka Nadja Pionilla Steve Zahn
high-school student teacher misfit stepsister businessman computer expert inspiring heartwarming amusing hawaii australia desert high school car racing solar power teaching divorce corporate greed class distinctions underdog
A bunch of high school misfits in Hawaii, introduced by their new teacher, attend a science fair in which they draw up inspiration to build their own solar car and win a trip to compete in the 1990 World Solar Challenge in Australia.
Comedy, Drama
USA
2016
119 Minutes
Viggo Mortensen Frank Langella George MacKay Samantha Isler Annalise Basso Nicholas Hamilton Shree Crooks Charlie Shotwell Ann Dowd Erin Moriarty Missi Pyle
widower son daughter father-in-law family member priest brooding cheeky emotional forest cabin bar bus washington state house loss culture clash reality travel self-determination
In the forests of the Pacific Northwest, a father devoted to raising his six kids with a rigorous physical and intellectual education is forced to leave his paradise and enter the world, challenging his idea of what it means to be a parent.