You Don't Mess with the Zohan
“Lather. Rinse. Save the world.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Trailer 2Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-05-01
Top Cast
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Adam Sandler
Zohan Dvir
Emmanuelle Chriqui
Dalia Hakbarah
John Turturro
Fatoush 'The Phantom' Hakbarah
Nick Swardson
Michael Klayman
Lainie Kazan
Gail Klayman
Rob Schneider
Salim Yousfobdal
Kevin Nealon
Kevin
Mariah Carey
Mariah Carey
Yamit Sol
Dorit
Adria Tennor
Kids' Salon Owner
Daoud Heidami
Nasi
Dave Matthews
James T. O'Skanlon
Charlotte Rae
Mrs. Greenhouse
Michael Buffer
Grant Walbridge
Ido Mosseri
Oori Shulimson
Sayed Badreya
Hamdi
Robert Smigel
Yosi
Ido Mor
Hassan
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 6, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 4, 2009
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$90M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$204.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.27x
+$114.3M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dennis Dugan
- Screenplay & Story
- Judd Apatow, Adam Sandler, Robert Smigel
- Original Score
- Rupert Gregson-Williams
- Original Title
- You Don't Mess with the Zohan
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Hebrew
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Production Budget
- $90M
- Worldwide Gross
- $204.3M
- Production Studios
- Relativity Media, Happy Madison Productions, Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dennis Dugan
Judd Apatow, Adam Sandler, Robert Smigel
Rupert Gregson-Williams
Michael Barrett
Tom Costain
Jack Giarraputo, Adam Sandler, Barry Bernardi, Robert Smigel
Department Leadership Roster
Dennis Dugan
Director
Jack Giarraputo
Producer
Adam Sandler
Producer
Rupert Gregson-Williams
Original Music Composer
Judd Apatow
Screenplay
Tom Costain
Editor
Michael Barrett
Director of Photography
Adam Sandler
Screenplay
Ryan Tudhope
Visual Effects Supervisor
Scott Rogers
Stunt Coordinator
Robert Smigel
Screenplay
Perry Andelin Blake
Production Design
Ellen Lutter
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About You Don't Mess with the Zohan
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is You Don't Mess with the Zohan 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 directed You Don't Mess with the Zohan?
You Don't Mess with the Zohan was directed by Dennis Dugan.
Who stars in You Don't Mess with the Zohan?
The principal cast of You Don't Mess with the Zohan includes Adam Sandler, Emmanuelle Chriqui, John Turturro, Nick Swardson, Lainie Kazan.
When was You Don't Mess with the Zohan released and how long is it?
You Don't Mess with the Zohan was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
What was the box office and production budget of You Don't Mess with the Zohan?
You Don't Mess with the Zohan had a reported production budget of $90M and grossed $204.3M at the worldwide box office (2.27 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for You Don't Mess with the Zohan?
The original motion picture soundtrack for You Don't Mess with the Zohan was composed by Rupert Gregson-Williams.
What is the age rating and content advisory for You Don't Mess with the Zohan?
You Don't Mess with the Zohan holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).