The Tao of Steve

2000
R
1h 27m

IMDb RATING

6.7/10

7.8K

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Comedy Drama Romance

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.

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IMDb RATING

6.7/10

7.8K

YOUR RATING

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Awards
- 1 win & 1 nomination

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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 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

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Featured review

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.