You Don't Mess with the Zohan (2008)
A counterterrorism soldier fakes his death for a new life as a hairstylist in this brisk, absurdist comedy.
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 intense is You Don't Mess with the Zohan?
You Don't Mess with the Zohan has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a party watch and a comfort watch. The humor runs broad and absurdist. Rated PG-13.
What You Don't Mess with the Zohan feels like
- Tone
- campyabsurdistcrowd pleasingpulpy
- Pace
- Brisk
- Humor
- broad and big, absurdist
- Best for
- PartyComfort watch
Where to stream You Don't Mess with the Zohan
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Is You Don't Mess with the Zohan for you?
Is You Don't Mess with the Zohan scary?
No. You Don't Mess with the Zohan is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is You Don't Mess with the Zohan gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is You Don't Mess with the Zohan sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is You Don't Mess with the Zohan OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is You Don't Mess with the Zohan?
You Don't Mess with the Zohan runs 1h 53m.
Where can I stream You Don't Mess with the Zohan?
You Don't Mess with the Zohan is streaming on Tubi.
Does You Don't Mess with the Zohan have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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