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You Don't Mess with the Zohan

2008·Movie
1h 53min·PG-13
49
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.6Metacritic545.5Rotten Tomatoes37%45%
IMDb5.6Metacritic545.5Rotten Tomatoes37%45%

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Very funny, high energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Fast-paced and spectacular

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Spectacle7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness6
  • Romance4
  • Catharsis4

Humor

Plenty of slapstick and absurdist humor

  • Physical Comedy9
  • Absurdist Humor9
  • Satire & Parody8

World

Kept in the background

  • Novelty8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

Lather. Rinse. Save the world.

An Israeli counterterrorism soldier with a secretly fabulous ambition to become a Manhattan hairstylist. Zohan's desire runs so deep that he'll do anything -- including faking his own death and going head-to-head with an Arab cab driver -- to make his dreams come true.
Absurdist ComedyAdam Sandler ComedySlapstick HumorFish-Out-of-WaterSpy ParodyCultural ClashHigh-EnergyEscapist EntertainmentOver-the-Top

Crew

Directed by:
Dennis Dugan, Aldric La'Auli Porter, Ronit Ravich-Boss
Written by:
Adam Sandler, Judd Apatow, Robert Smigel
Produced by:
Adam Sandler, Robert Smigel, Sarah Halley Finn
Composed by:
Rupert Gregson-Williams, Howard London, Elmo Weber

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about You Don't Mess with the Zohan

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Where can I stream You Don't Mess with the Zohan legally?

Tubi TVSony Pictures Core

You can watch it free with ads on Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is You Don't Mess with the Zohan worth watching?

49
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49/100 (IMDb 5.6, Rotten Tomatoes 37%, and Metacritic 54). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is You Don't Mess with the Zohan rated?

PG-13ViolenceSexual contentStrong language

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence, sexual content, and strong language.

How long is You Don't Mess with the Zohan?

1 h 53 min

You Don't Mess with the Zohan runs 1 h 53 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on You Don't Mess with the Zohan?

Critics46
Audiences52

Yes. Critics average 46 and audiences 52 out of 100, so both groups see You Don't Mess with the Zohan much the same way.

Was You Don't Mess with the Zohan a box office hit?

Budget$90 million
Box office$204 million

Yes. It cost about $90 million to make and earned $204 million worldwide, 2.3 times its budget.

What language is You Don't Mess with the Zohan in?

EnglishHebrew

It was made in English, with some Hebrew. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch You Don't Mess with the Zohan?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for You Don't Mess with the Zohan in 134 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does You Don't Mess with the Zohan use?

Sean Connery Is About to Shoot YouClown CarMagical RealismSuper-SoldierPressure PointBuffoonish TomcatKick the DogAmerica Saves the DayJaded ProfessionalCamp StraightBilingual BonusRaw Eggs Make You Strongerand 69 more

TV Tropes lists 81 storytelling tropes for You Don't Mess with the Zohan, including Sean Connery Is About to Shoot You, Clown Car, Magical Realism.