The Hebrew Hammer (2003): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Hebrew Hammer is a 2003 comedy directed by Jonathan Kesselman, starring Judy Greer, Andy Dick and Adam Goldberg. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes and earned $94,615 worldwide on a $2 million budget. Critics gave it 41 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.1/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 25m (85 min)
- Director
- Jonathan Kesselman
- Genre
- Comedy
- Studio
- Comedy Central
- Budget
- $2M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Hebrew Hammer About?
The premise of The Hebrew Hammer without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A hip and holy Jewish detective, known as the Hebrew Hammer, takes on a formidable challenge when Santa's villainous son threatens Hanukkah. Donning his fedora, he must use his wits and strength to outmaneuver this festive foe and protect the holiday season. The fate of the menorah, and Hanukkah itself, rests on his shoulders in this sidesplitting comedy.
The Hebrew Hammer Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- jewish
- hanukkah
- kwanzaa
- blaxploitation
- santa claus
- son murders father
- clock
- reference to harriet tubman
- swastika
- racial slur
- afro
- black jew
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- reference to sammy davis jr.
- whining
- mother son relationship
- anti semitism
- north pole
- underground railroad
- cleavage
- ethnic slur
- jewish stereotype
- jewish humor
- crude humor
- irreverence
- parody
- satire
- christmas
- jewxploitation
- man wears a wig
- absurd comedy
- character repeats someone else's dialogue
- satire comedy
- parody comedy
- evil
- american
- hasidic jew
- marriage proposal
- tied to a chair
- kidnapping
- slapped in the face
- sunset
- duct tape over mouth
- shot to death
- shootout
- spitting in someone's face
- transmission
- jerusalem israel
- premarital sex
- fellatio
- phone booth
The Hebrew Hammer Cast
Judy Greer leads the cast, with Andy Dick and Adam Goldberg. Directed by Jonathan Kesselman.
- Director Jonathan Kesselman
More from Jonathan Kesselman
One more film directed by Jonathan Kesselman: Jimmy Vestvood: Amerikan Hero.
The Hebrew Hammer Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Hebrew Hammer 41 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.1/10.
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IMDb 6.1 /10
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Metacritic 41 Metascore
User score 5.3
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TMDB 55% User score
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The Hebrew Hammer Plot Summary
What happens in The Hebrew Hammer from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In a touching prologue, we are taken back to a young Mordechai Jefferson Carver (played by an undisclosed actor), who grapples with his identity in a predominantly Christian public school. As he traverses the challenging landscape of childhood, Mordechai faces constant reminders of his Jewish background, which renders him an outsider. The omnipresent Christmas decorations and festive displays amplify his feelings of isolation, leaving him to wrestle with being different in a world that does not seem to welcome him.
Full summary
The whole story of The Hebrew Hammer, scene by scene
The Hebrew Hammer Box Office & Budget
The Hebrew Hammer grossed $94,615 worldwide on a $2 million budget. $82,157 came from the US and Canada and $12,458 (13%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$94.6K
- US & Canada
- $82.2K
- International
- $12.5K
- Budget
- $2M
The Hebrew Hammer Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Hebrew Hammer.
How Well Do You Know The Hebrew Hammer?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What is the original name of the main character before he becomes the Hebrew Hammer?
Cars in The Hebrew Hammer
7 cars on screen, including the 1978 Cadillac Coupe DeVille and the 1973 Cadillac Fleetwood Eldorado.
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1993 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer Background role
The Hebrew Hammer Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “נקמת הפטיש העברי” and “Židovské kladivo”.
- Also known as
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- נקמת הפטיש העברי
- Židovské kladivo
- Убойный молот
- Héber pöröly
- Еврейския чук
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The Hebrew Hammer FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Hebrew Hammer, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Hebrew Hammer?
The Hebrew Hammer runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).
When was The Hebrew Hammer released?
The Hebrew Hammer was released on December 19, 2003.
Who directed The Hebrew Hammer?
The Hebrew Hammer was directed by Jonathan Kesselman.
More films by Jonathan Kesselman Who is in the cast of The Hebrew Hammer?
The Hebrew Hammer stars Judy Greer, Andy Dick and Adam Goldberg.
How much did The Hebrew Hammer make at the box office?
The Hebrew Hammer grossed $94,615 worldwide ($82,157 domestic, $12,458 international) on a budget of $2 million.
How is The Hebrew Hammer rated?
The Hebrew Hammer has 6.1/10 on IMDb, 41 on Metacritic and 55% on TMDB.
Does The Hebrew Hammer have a post-credit scene?
No. The Hebrew Hammer has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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