The Tao of Steve

The Tao of Steve

Why do women find this man irresistible?

Directed by Jenniphr Goodman

Produced by Thunderhead Productions, Good Machine

200087 min6.1 / 10

A charming romantic comedy about a washed-up ladies' man who discovers genuine connection when he meets someone who challenges his cynical philosophy.

In college, Dex was the big man on campus. Ten years later, 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 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.

Questions people ask

  • Is The Tao of Steve violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Is The Tao of Steve scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is The Tao of Steve easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 82% of films.

  • Does The Tao of Steve end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 70% of films.

  • Is The Tao of Steve sad? Not especially. Less sad than 59% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

24/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Conventional, and it does not land.

Rarity16

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise32

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love25

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like The Tao of Steve

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Tao of Steve

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Tao of Steve, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Tao of Steve, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Tao of Steve, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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