You Don't Mess with the Zohan_
"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.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Netflix
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4 countries
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2 countries
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2 countries
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1 country
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
You Don't Mess with the Zohan earned $204.3M worldwide on a $90.0M budget — a 127% return on investment.
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Year context
You Don't Mess with the Zohan was released 18 years ago in 2008.
CAST (20)
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
DF
Donna Feldman
Michal
Norma Michaels
Older Lady in Salon
CREW
BOX OFFICE
$90.0M
Budget
$204.3M
Revenue
+127%
ROI
PROFITABLE
Verdict
STUDIOS (2)
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
113 min (1h 53m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
5.7/10 (3,985 votes)
Popularity
6
Budget
$90,000,000
Box Office
$204,313,400
Profit
+$114,313,400
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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.
How long is You Don't Mess with the Zohan?
You Don't Mess with the Zohan has a runtime of 113 minutes (1h 53m).
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 cast of You Don't Mess with the Zohan includes Adam Sandler, Emmanuelle Chriqui, John Turturro, Nick Swardson, Lainie Kazan.
How much did You Don't Mess with the Zohan make at the box office?
You Don't Mess with the Zohan earned $204,313,400 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $90,000,000.
What is the rating of You Don't Mess with the Zohan?
You Don't Mess with the Zohan has a rating of 5.7 out of 10 based on 3,985 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Comedy
Action
KEYWORDS (20)
new york city
israel
palestinian-israeli conflict
mossad
middle east
hairdresser
secret identity
ladykiller
heart-throb
zionism
hairstyle
hacky sack
nemesis
soldier
falling in love
counterterrorism
developers
terrorist threat
famous
sex
