You Don't Mess with the Zohan (2008): cast, story & where to watch

2008 · Film · ★ 5.7

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Released in 2008, You Don't Mess with the Zohan is an action and comedy film directed by Dennis Dugan, running about 113 minutes. “Lather. Rinse. Save the world.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. 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.

Who’s in it. You Don't Mess with the Zohan stars Adam Sandler as Zohan Dvir, Emmanuelle Chriqui as Dalia Hakbarah, John Turturro as Fatoush "The Phantom" Hakbarah and Nick Swardson as Michael Klayman, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, You Don't Mess with the Zohan has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $204.3M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch You Don't Mess with the Zohan page.

If you liked it. Fans of You Don't Mess with the Zohan tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch You Don't Mess with the Zohan (2008)?
In US, You Don't Mess with the Zohan is available to stream on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is You Don't Mess with the Zohan worth watching?
You Don't Mess with the Zohan holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in You Don't Mess with the Zohan?
You Don't Mess with the Zohan stars Adam Sandler, Emmanuelle Chriqui, John Turturro, Nick Swardson and Lainie Kazan.
When was You Don't Mess with the Zohan released?
You Don't Mess with the Zohan was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.