# You Don't Mess with the Zohan (2008)

> A legendary Israeli operative reinvents himself as a flamboyant New York hairstylist, only to find that old enemies and cultural tensions follow him into his dream career.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/5729

## Facts

- Runtime: 113 min
- Genres: Comedy, Action
- Director: Dennis Dugan
- Cast: Adam Sandler, Emmanuelle Chriqui, John Turturro, Nick Swardson, Lainie Kazan, Rob Schneider, Kevin Nealon, Mariah Carey
- TMDB rating: 5.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0960144/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: simple
- Violence: mild
- Mood: irreverent, vulgar, absurd, comedy marathon, casual group viewing

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