You Don't Mess with the Zohan is a 2008 American satirical action comedy film directed by Dennis Dugan and written by Adam Sandler, Robert Smigel, and Judd Apatow. The film stars Adam Sandler as an IDF super soldier who fakes his death to pursue his dream of becoming a hairstylist in the United States. Despite receiving mixed reviews from critics, the movie achieved significant commercial success, earning $204.3 million worldwide against its $90 million budget.