The Cobbler (2014) is a magic-realism comedy-drama starring Adam Sandler as a disillusioned New York shoe repairman who discovers a magical stitching machine that allows him to transform into his customers. Directed by Tom McCarthy, the film features a "socio-economic vigilante" plot exploring empathy, family legacy, and community against gentrification. The film received mixed reviews for its uneven tone, with audiences divided between seeing it as an "underrated gem" or a failed experiment. Watch the movie on Netflix or Hulu .