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The Cobbler (2014)

โ€œSaving the neighborhood one sole at a time.โ€

5.9/10 ยท 1,851 votes 1h 39m pg-13 ComedyFantasyDrama

#247 of 309 films from 2014 #2400 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Tom McCarthy ยท Written by Tom McCarthy, Paul Sado

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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.

Cast

Dan Stevensas Emiliano
Steve Buscemias Jimmy
Evan Neumannas Neumann
Dustin Hoffmanas Abraham Simkin
Allen Lewis Rickmanas Kessler
Ellen Barkinas Elaine Greenawalt
Dascha Polancoas Macy
Ethan Khusidmanas Herschel Simkin
Adam Sandleras Max Simkin
Elena Kampourisas Alexia
Sondra Jamesas Anna O'Hara
Ellias Goldman
Melonie Dรญazas Carmen Herrara
Glenn Fleshleras Jeffrey

Facts

Release dateSeptember 11, 2014
Runtime99 min (1h 39m) โ€” about the same as the 2014 average of 105 min
GenresComedy, Fantasy, Drama
LanguageEN
Budget$10,000,000
Box office$6,500,000 (0.7ร— budget)
IMDbtt3203616

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Questions

How long is The Cobbler?
The Cobbler runs 99 minutes (1h 39m).
Is The Cobbler worth watching?
TMDB users give it 5.9/10 across 1,851 votes, which places it #247 of 309 films released in 2014 in this index (top 20%) and #2400 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed The Cobbler?
The Cobbler was directed by Tom McCarthy. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Spotlight (2015), The Station Agent (2003), The Visitor (2008).
Who stars in The Cobbler?
Dan Stevens as Emiliano; Steve Buscemi as Jimmy; Evan Neumann as Neumann; Dustin Hoffman as Abraham Simkin; Allen Lewis Rickman as Kessler; Ellen Barkin as Elaine Greenawalt.
What is The Cobbler rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Cobbler?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/14320.

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