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The Cobbler

2014·Movie
1h 39min·PG-13
33
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Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Hopeful and wondrous

Much of it is about family.

  • Hopefulness8
  • Wonder8
  • Wholesome7

Humor

Some situational comedy and slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy6
  • Physical Comedy5
  • Wit & Wordplay4

World

Fantasy and family

  • Novelty7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6
  • Editing5

Who it's for

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About

Saving the neighborhood one sole at a time.

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.
Magical RealismWhimsical ComedyHeartwarming FantasyIdentity ExplorationFamily BusinessFeel-Good StoryUnique PremiseCharacter-DrivenLighthearted

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Cobbler legally?

The Cobbler is included with a subscription to Philo in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Pluto TV, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Cobbler worth watching?

33
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 34/100 (IMDb 5.9, Rotten Tomatoes 10%, and Metacritic 23). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Cobbler rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is The Cobbler?

1 h 39 min

The Cobbler runs 1 h 39 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Cobbler?

Critics17
Audiences49

Not quite. Audiences rate The Cobbler higher (49) than critics (17). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was The Cobbler a box office hit?

Budget$10 million
Box office$7 million

No. It cost about $10 million to make and earned $7 million worldwide, 65% of its budget.

What language is The Cobbler in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Cobbler?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Cobbler in 58 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Cobbler use?

Milkman ConspiracyGoing to the StoreMomma's BoySecret IdentityFaint in ShockTestes Test"Eureka!" MomentConcealing CanvasChekhov M.I.A.Applied PhlebotinumSurprise Car CrashTransformation Trinketand 38 more

TV Tropes lists 50 storytelling tropes for The Cobbler, including Milkman Conspiracy, Going to the Store, Momma's Boy.