Last Updated on 27 May 2026

Zines are small-circulation, self-published, non-commercial publications typically produced in small batches of fewer than 1,000 copies. Created by individuals or small groups, zines are defined by their DIY ethos, often utilizing photocopiers, home printers, or hand-crafting methods to distribute text, images, and art.

Here is a list of movies that involve zines as a prop or plot device:

Feature Films

• The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension (1984)
• Ghost World (2001)
• Life of Pi (2012)
• Love Object (2003)
• Moxie (2021)
• The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012)
• The Republic of ShKID (1966)
• The Running Man (2025)

Documentaries

• $100 & a T-Shirt: A Documentary About Zines in the Northwest (2004)
• No Straight Lines: The Rise of Queer Comics (2021)
• Self Medicated: A Film About Art (2014)

And some TV shows:

• City of Ghosts (2021)
• Our Hero (2000-2002)
• Rocket Power (1999-2004)