A Lobster Tale_
"They never asked for a miracle."
Cody Brewer, a quiet New England fisherman isn't doing too well for himself. His wife feels neglected, and his son keeps getting picked on by the school bully. While out collecting his lobster traps one day, Cody finds a strange green moss that holds magical powers. Once word gets out about the magical moss, the entire town suddenly becomes Cody's best friend, all hoping to get a piece of it. With the townspeople clamoring for some moss and the already delicate state of the Brewer family, Cody has a tough time figuring out exactly what to do.
Starring
Colm Meaney, Alberta Watson, Graham Greene
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
A Lobster Tale was released 20 years ago in 2006.
Overview
Cody Brewer, a quiet New England fisherman isn't doing too well for himself. His wife feels neglected, and his son keeps getting picked on by the school bull...
A Lobster Tale is a Family, Fantasy, Drama film with a runtime of 1h 35m.
CAST (20)
Colm Meaney
Cody
Alberta Watson
Martha Brewer
Graham Greene
Sherrif
Jack Knight
Jake Brewer
Cliff Saunders
Dale Ewing
Joe Pingue
Bubba Jenkins
Bruce McFee
Walter Hogshead
Keir Gilchrist
Mike Stanton
Erik Knudsen
Timmy Brock
Deborah Grover
Edith Hogshead
CB
Chris Benson
Rusty Kendrick
Gerry Quigley
Norm
Jonathan Whittaker
Hal Brock
Kevin Jubinville
Darryl Stern
Mark Lutz
Eddie Johnson
RC
Raffaele Carniato
Stanley Womack
DP
Darryl Pring
Gene Womack
Julian Richings
Hank Perkins
DL
Dianne Latchford
Mrs. Witherspoon
Nola Augustson
Ann Miller
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
95 min (1h 35m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
6.6/10 (12 votes)
Popularity
1
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is A Lobster Tale about?
Cody Brewer, a quiet New England fisherman isn't doing too well for himself. His wife feels neglected, and his son keeps getting picked on by the school bully. While out collecting his lobster traps one day, Cody finds a strange green moss that holds magical powers. Once word gets out about the magical moss, the entire town suddenly becomes Cody's best friend, all hoping to get a piece of it. With the townspeople clamoring for some moss and the already delicate state of the Brewer family, Cody has a tough time figuring out exactly what to do.
How long is A Lobster Tale?
A Lobster Tale has a runtime of 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Who stars in A Lobster Tale?
The cast of A Lobster Tale includes Colm Meaney, Alberta Watson, Graham Greene, Jack Knight, Cliff Saunders.
What is the rating of A Lobster Tale?
A Lobster Tale has a rating of 6.6 out of 10 based on 12 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Family
Fantasy
Drama