Ace Ventura: Pet Detective is a 1994 American comedy film directed by Tom Shadyac and starring Jim Carrey. It co-stars Courteney Cox, Tone Loc, and Sean Young among others. Miami Dolphins quarterback Dan Marino also portrays himself in a major role. Though this was Carrey's 14th film role, it is considered to be the one that launched his successful film career.

It also did very well in the Box office, grossing over $410 million worldwide, with a budget of $11 million. Because of that, it went on for a sequel, titled Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls, and an animated series, which went on for 3 seasons.