Movie Info

Comedy writer Jerry Stahl (Ben Stiller), whose $6000-a-week heroin habit had him taking his infant daughter along on his drug runs and doing smack dur...(read more...) ing TV script conferences. Departing detox, Stahl explores memories with survivor Kitty, who listens patiently to Stahl's flashback. Other women in Stahl's life are his British wife Sandra (Elizabeth Hurley) and his agent Vola. For the TV series "Mr. Chompers" (inspired by ALF), Stahl meets with sitcom exec Craig Ziffer and puppeteer Allen. For freaky freebasing, Stahl hangs with mumbler Nicky and druggie Gus.

Director: David Veloz

MPAA: R

Running Time: 88 min.

Release Date: Sep 16, 1998

Cast: Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson, Maria Bello, Elizabeth Hurley, Janeane Garofalo