The Cobbler

A quirky, uneven blend of family drama and mild fantasy that ambles along with a few dark turns and sentimental moments.

Directed by

Tom McCarthy

Genres

Fantasy, Comedy, Drama

Starring

Adam Sandler, Method Man, Dustin Hoffman

Tagline

Saving the neighborhood one sole at a time.

Overview

Max Simkin repairs shoes in the same New York shop that has been in his family for generations. Disenchanted with the grind of daily life, Max stumbles upon a magical heirloom that allows him to step into the lives of his customers and see the world in a new way. Sometimes walking in another man's shoes is the only way one can discover who they really are.

How it feels

Warm, whimsical, melancholic and dark. Measured and easy to follow.

About

Identity, family, grief, redemption

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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