A Lobster Tale (2006): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2006, A Lobster Tale is a fantasy, drama and family film directed by Adam Massey, running about 95 minutes. “They never asked for a miracle.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Cody Brewer, a quiet New England fisherman isn't doing too well for himself. His wife feels neglected, and his son keeps getting picked on by the school bully. While out collecting his lobster traps one day, Cody finds a strange green moss that holds magical powers. Once word gets out about the magical moss, the entire town suddenly becomes Cody's best friend, all hoping to get a piece of it. With the townspeople clamoring for some moss and the already delicate state of the Brewer family, Cody has a tough time figuring out exactly what to do.

Who’s in it. A Lobster Tale stars Colm Meaney as Cody, Alberta Watson as Martha Brewer, Graham Greene as Sherrif and Jack Knight as Jake Brewer, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, A Lobster Tale has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Lobster Tale page.

If you liked it. Fans of A Lobster Tale tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.