The Cobbler

PG-13

Released Mar 13, 2015

1 hr. 39 min.

Comedy

Drama

Fantasy

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10%

71 Reviews

Tomatometer

36%

5,000+ Ratings

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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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Critics Consensus

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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Kylie B

This is a surprising and heartfelt change for Sandler, while also being familiar. I thoroughly enjoyed the twists.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/25/24

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Theo S

Although it isn't perfect it still has several memorable funny scenes and a devastatingly sad ending. Even though Adam Sandler has made several movies with more dramatic elements I still think of him as a comedian which throws me and probably many others off as to the purpose of the movie.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/21/24

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colleen c

I watched it early on a Sunday morning after a 13 hour shift and then a few drinks. Thought it was silly and cute. Not everything can be The Godfather. That's a lot of sarcasm.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

02/11/24

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Madeline

Trash. Pure, Unadulterated trash.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

02/06/24

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Chris S

It's cobblin time. With movies like Adam Sandler you can't lose

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/02/24

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Mohan O

The weight of the main message of the movie is significantly higher than the gap it leaves for critics mentioned in low ratings comments. Well crafted, good flow easy to watch and great acts.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/30/24

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Tom McCarthy

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Adam Sandler

Max Simkin

Method Man

Leon Ludlow

Ellen Barkin

Elaine Greenawalt

Melonie Diaz

Carmen

Dan Stevens

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Ugh.

Rated: 0.5/5

Jan 9, 2017

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Emily St. James

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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!"

Rated: 1/5

Dec 17, 2015

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Jonathan Romney

Observer (UK)

Much play is made on "sole" and "soul", and Sandler looks depressed throughout. Fine - let it be him for a change.

Rated: 1/5

Aug 2, 2015

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David Walsh

World Socialist Web Site

The influence of the present conditions in America, as reflected through a limited and rather predictable artistic prism, largely derails The Cobbler.

Feb 12, 2021

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Richard Crouse

Richard Crouse

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.

Rated: 1/5

Feb 2, 2021

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Edwin Arnaudin

Asheville Movies

A clever, charming, old-fashioned, and frequently touching comedy.

Rated: 4/5

Jun 12, 2020

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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
Executive Producer: Michael Bederman, Nicolas Chartier, Zev Foreman
Screenwriter: Tom McCarthy, Paul Sado
Distributor: Image Entertainment
Production Co: Voltage Pictures, Next Wednesday Productions
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
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital

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