Zoolander (2001)
Male models become pawns in a campy, briskly paced conspiracy where broad humor meets witty satire.
Clear the runway for Derek Zoolander, VH1's three-time male model of the year. His face falls when hippie-chic Hansel scooters in to steal this year's award. The evil fashion guru Mugatu seizes the opportunity to turn Derek into a killing machine. It's a well-designed conspiracy and only with the help of Hansel and a few well-chosen accessories like Matilda can Derek make the world safe for male models everywhere.
How intense is Zoolander?
Zoolander has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a party watch and a comfort watch. The humor runs broad and dry. Rated PG-13.
What Zoolander feels like
- Tone
- campysatiricalwhimsicalcrowd pleasing
- Pace
- Brisk
- Humor
- broad and big, dry and witty
- Best for
- PartyComfort watch
Where to stream Zoolander
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Zoolander for you?
Is Zoolander scary?
No. Zoolander is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Zoolander gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Zoolander sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Zoolander OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Zoolander?
Zoolander runs 1h 29m.
Where can I stream Zoolander?
Zoolander is streaming on Paramount+ and Kanopy.
Does Zoolander have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
Cast and crew
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