The Hebrew Hammer

2003·Movie
1h 21min·R
IMDb6.1Metacritic416.2

Where to watch

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The Hebrew Hammer fingerprint

High energy, funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Tension6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness5
  • Pathos4
  • Catharsis4

Humor

Plenty of satire and dark humor

  • Satire & Parody9
  • Dark Humor8
  • Wit & Wordplay7

World

Everyday modern life, pop culture, and society

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibePublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Part man. Part street. 100% Kosher.

When a psychotic Santa tries to destroy Chanukah by hypnotizing Jewish children with bootlegged copies of the Christmas classic "It's a Wonderful Life," it's up to the Hebrew Hammer to save the day. Together with Mohammed, head of the Kwanzaa Liberation Front, the Hammer takes no prisoners in his quest to hunt down the renegade Santa and make the holiday season safe for all.
Satirical Action ComedyJewish StereotypesHoliday ParodyMulticultural HumorCult ClassicOver-the-Top ViolencePop Culture ReferencesOffensive Humor

Crew

Directed by:
Jonathan Kesselman
Written by:
Jonathan Kesselman
Composed by:
Lou Kleinman, Michael Cohen

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Hebrew Hammer

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Hebrew Hammer legally?

PeacockAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsPeacock Premium+

The Hebrew Hammer is included with a subscription to Peacock and Peacock Premium+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Hebrew Hammer worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50/100 (IMDb 6.1 and Metacritic 41). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Hebrew Hammer rated?

RViolenceStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is The Hebrew Hammer?

1 h 21 min

The Hebrew Hammer runs 1 h 21 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Hebrew Hammer?

Critics41
Audiences62

Not quite. Audiences rate The Hebrew Hammer higher (62) than critics (41). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was The Hebrew Hammer a box office hit?

Budget$2 million
Box office$94,615

No. It cost about $2 million to make and earned $94,615 worldwide, 5% of its budget.

What language is The Hebrew Hammer in?

EnglishHebrewRussian

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

In how many countries can I watch The Hebrew Hammer?

4GBIENLUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Hebrew Hammer in 4 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Hebrew Hammer use?

Cool CarMeaningful NameJewish MotherDramatic Gun CockThe DragonEveryone Has StandardsShown Their WorkMexican StandoffOverly Stereotypical DisguiseGoing by the MatchbookRule of FunnyFantastic Drugand 59 more

TV Tropes lists 71 storytelling tropes for The Hebrew Hammer, including Cool Car, Meaningful Name, Jewish Mother.

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