A whimsical heirloom allows an intimate, feel-good journey as a cobbler steps into new lives.
Wholesome humor. A comfort watch at a measured pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.
Streaming on Hoopla (free), The Roku Channel (free), Pluto TV (free) and Plex (free).
No sex or nudity and mild language, about what a PG-13 should carry.
Rated PG-13, but by what is on screen our estimate is fine from about 7.
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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.
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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