The Cobbler (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2014, The Cobbler is a comedy, fantasy and drama film directed by Tom McCarthy, running about 99 minutes. “Saving the neighborhood one sole at a time.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Cobbler stars Adam Sandler as Max Simkin, Dan Stevens as Emiliano, Steve Buscemi as Jimmy and Dustin Hoffman as Abraham Simkin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Cobbler has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Hulu and Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Cobbler page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Cobbler tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Cobbler (2014)?
- In US, The Cobbler is available to stream on Hulu and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Cobbler worth watching?
- The Cobbler holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Cobbler?
- The Cobbler stars Adam Sandler, Dan Stevens, Steve Buscemi, Dustin Hoffman and Ellen Barkin.
- When was The Cobbler released?
- The Cobbler was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.