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You Don't Mess with the Zohan

“Lather. Rinse. Save the world.”

★ 5.7(4,108)20081h 53m

You Don't Mess with the Zohan is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies in South Africa. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 24 July 2026.

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Director: Dennis Dugan
Release date: 2008-06-05
Runtime: 1h 53m
Language: English
Box office: $204,313,400
Budget: $90,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Relativity Media

You Don't Mess with the Zohan — trailer

About You Don't Mess with the Zohan

You Don't Mess with the Zohan is a 2008 movie in the Comedy and Action genres, directed by Dennis Dugan, starring Adam Sandler, Emmanuelle Chriqui and John Turturro. It has a runtime of 1 hour 53 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.7/10 from 4,108 viewers. Below you can see where to watch You Don't Mess with the Zohan in South Africa — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

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

Yamit Sol

Dorit

Adria Tennor

Kids' Salon Owner

Daoud Heidami

Nasi

Dave Matthews

James T. O'Skanlon

Themes & keywords

new york cityisraelpalestinian-israeli conflictmossadmiddle easthairdressersecret identityladykillerheart-throbzionismhairstylehacky sacknemesissoldierfalling in love

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch You Don't Mess with the Zohan in South Africa?+

In South Africa, You Don't Mess with the Zohan is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is You Don't Mess with the Zohan on Netflix?+

You Don't Mess with the Zohan is not on Netflix in South Africa right now.

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

You Don't Mess with the Zohan has a runtime of 1 hour 53 minutes (113 minutes).

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 did You Don't Mess with the Zohan come out?+

You Don't Mess with the Zohan is a 2008 movie directed by Dennis Dugan.

What genre is You Don't Mess with the Zohan?+

You Don't Mess with the Zohan is Comedy and Action film.

Who directed You Don't Mess with the Zohan?+

You Don't Mess with the Zohan was directed by Dennis Dugan.