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The Cobbler

Play trailer Poster for The Cobbler PG-13 2015 1h 39m Comedy Drama Fantasy Play Trailer Watchlist
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A frustrated shoemaker (Adam Sandler) finds a magical sewing machine that allows him to see the world in a new way by stepping into the lives of his customers.
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The Cobbler represents a slight step up from Adam Sandler's recent comedies, but while its cloying sentiment proves a more palatable substitute for his usual crass humor, it still isn't terribly compelling.

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Roxana Hadadi Punch Drunk Critics Jan 9, 2017
0.5/5
Ugh. Go to Full Review Emily St. James Vox Dec 17, 2015
1/5
The Cobbler is the rare movie so terrible that it's hard to figure out why it even exists, why somebody didn't run in front of the speeding train of its production yelling, "Stop!" Go to Full Review Jonathan Romney Observer (UK) Aug 2, 2015
1/5
Much play is made on "sole" and "soul", and Sandler looks depressed throughout. Fine - let it be him for a change. Go to Full Review David Walsh World Socialist Web Site Feb 12, 2021
The influence of the present conditions in America, as reflected through a limited and rather predictable artistic prism, largely derails The Cobbler. Go to Full Review Richard Crouse Richard Crouse Feb 2, 2021
1/5
Has more sole than soul, and is a bit flatfooted in its approach to the story, but it is a nice change to see an Adam Sandler movie and not be bombarded with bathroom humor. Go to Full Review Edwin Arnaudin Asheville Movies Jun 12, 2020
4/5
A clever, charming, old-fashioned, and frequently touching comedy. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Cooper P @RT56475463 Jul 20, 2026 Absolutely loved it. I thought it was a funny, unique and interesting story with a great ending. See more T P @RT53921444 Jul 19, 2026 Adam Sandler is a great actor but plot kind of was childish and hard to follow at times See more Stephen C @bob25009 Jul 12, 2026 Funny in 1 hour and 39 minutes. Rated PG-13 for Language, Brief Partial Nudity and Some Violence. See more thiago S @Thiagostone Jun 16, 2026 Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom See more John M. @Keepit100SR Apr 14, 2026 This movie is a straight-up hidden gem! Adam Sandler kills it in this cool fantasy dramedy as a shoemaker who finds an old magical machine that lets him literally step into his customers’ shoes. It drops real heart on empathy, family, and holding down the neighborhood, with dope supporting turns from Steve Buscemi and Dustin Hoffman See more Elison G. @ElisonG Feb 3, 2026 Super cheesy stupid movie with dumb plot and bad acting. It was so bad but not even in a bad in a funny way. See more Read all reviews
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Tom McCarthy

Director

Adam Sandler

Max Simkin

Method Man

Leon Ludlow

Ellen Barkin

Elaine Greenawalt

Melonie Diaz

Carmen

Dan Stevens

Emiliano

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Synopsis A frustrated shoemaker (Adam Sandler) finds a magical sewing machine that allows him to see the world in a new way by stepping into the lives of his customers.
Director
Tom McCarthy
Producer
Kate Churchill, Dominic Rustam, Mary Jane Skalski
Screenwriter
Paul Sado
Distributor
Image Entertainment
Production Co
Next Wednesday Productions, Voltage Pictures
Rating
PG-13 (Language|Brief Partial Nudity|Some Violence)
Genre
Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 13, 2015, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 5, 2016
Runtime
1h 39m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital
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