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The Tao of Steve

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79% Tomatometer 47 Reviews 69% Popcornmeter 5,000+ Ratings
In college, Dex was the big man on campus. We meet Dex ten years after graduation as he endures one of life's humbling experiences, the college reunion. Now an overweight kindergarten teacher, Dex is immune to the shocked stares of the women who were once his conquests. While trying to pick up the bartender, he is struck by another woman the gorgeous Syd. Through a series of circumstances, Syd and Dex are thrown together, and he soon finds himself questioning his belief in all things Steve.
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The Tao of Steve puts a fresh spin on the rom-com formula with its rousingly offbeat energy, charming ensemble, and unique insights into the battle of the sexes.

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Nell Minow Common Sense Media Dec 29, 2010
4/5
Sweet, funny romantic comedy for mature audiences. Go to Full Review Roger Ebert Chicago Sun-Times Jan 1, 2000
3/4
One of the things I like about the movie is the wit of its dialogue, the way sentences and conversations coil with confidence up to a conclusion that is totally unexpected. Go to Full Review Michael Dequina TheMovieReport.com Jan 8, 2010
2.5/4
Turns from interesting character study to wan romantic comedy. Go to Full Review Jim Lane Sacramento News & Review Aug 7, 2008
4/5
Joe Lozito Big Picture Big Sound Jul 14, 2007
2.5/4
Frank Swietek One Guy's Opinion Dec 6, 2005
B+
Though employing an utterly conventional romantic design, it tweaks the formula sufficiently...to come across as charmingly distinctive rather than tiredly imitative. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Jd D @jdaniel888 Dec 25, 2025 One of my favorite comedies of all time. Insightful and really funny. Highly recommend it! See more Stephen C @bob25009 Aug 20, 2025 Funny in 1 hour and 28 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $4,300,000.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more B. T @RT25236649 Oct 16, 2024 Excellent advice for all those young guys who want to learn how to pull. Ultimately though we all crave a deeper committed relationship. See more Aug 23, 2016 Best ever romantic comedy! The comedic aspects are always front and center as the romantic arc unfolds. I have never laughed so hard while watching a dramatic moment. SPOILER ALERT: When he tells her he is falling in love with her, she asks why he is sleeping with other woman, so he asks if he is supposed to remain celibate while he basks in the warmth of her annihilating contempt. This movie will appeal to anyone with an education who likes to laugh as it is a truly intelligent movie. See more Jan 12, 2016 Enjoyable romance flick. See more Oct 28, 2013 Loved how he found a justification for studying philosophy See more Read all reviews
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Jenniphr Goodman

Director

Donal Logue

Dex

Greer Goodman

Syd

James "Kimo" Wills

Dave

Ayelet Kaznelson

Beth

David Aaron Baker

Rick

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The Tao of Steve

Donal Logue as Dex. Donal Logue as Dex. Donal Logue as Dex. (Left to right) Greer Goodman as Syd, Donal Logue as Dex and Nina Jaroslaw as Maggie. (Left to right) Donal Logue as Dex and Greer Goodman Syd. Donal Logue as Dex. (Left to right) Greer Goodman as Syd, Ayelet Kaznelson as Beth and Donal Logue as Dex. Ayelet Kaznelson as Beth (bottom) and Donal Logue as Dex (top). The Tao of Steve (2000) The Tao of Steve (2000) View more photos

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Synopsis In college, Dex was the big man on campus. We meet Dex ten years after graduation as he endures one of life's humbling experiences, the college reunion. Now an overweight kindergarten teacher, Dex is immune to the shocked stares of the women who were once his conquests. While trying to pick up the bartender, he is struck by another woman the gorgeous Syd. Through a series of circumstances, Syd and Dex are thrown together, and he soon finds himself questioning his belief in all things Steve.
Director
Jenniphr Goodman
Producer
Anthony Bregman
Screenwriter
Greer Goodman, Jenniphr Goodman, Duncan North
Distributor
Sony Pictures Classics
Production Co
Good Machine, Thunderhead Productions
Rating
R (Language|Drug Use)
Genre
Romance, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jan 26, 2000, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 16, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA)
$4.3M
Runtime
1h 28m
Sound Mix
Dolby Stereo, Dolby Digital, Surround
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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