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A Lobster Tale

A Lobster Tale

They never asked for a miracle.

20066.71h 35mPG-13

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 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.

Directed by Adam Massey
Written by Court Crandall
Produced by Adam Massey, Lincoln Stalmaster
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Top Cast

Colm Meaney

Colm Meaney

Cody

Alberta Watson

Alberta Watson

Martha Brewer

Graham Greene

Graham Greene

Sherrif

Jack Knight

Jack Knight

Jake Brewer

Cliff Saunders

Cliff Saunders

Dale Ewing

Joe Pingue

Joe Pingue

Bubba Jenkins

Bruce McFee

Bruce McFee

Walter Hogshead

Keir Gilchrist

Keir Gilchrist

Mike Stanton

Erik Knudsen

Erik Knudsen

Timmy Brock

Deborah Grover

Deborah Grover

Edith Hogshead

About A Lobster Tale

A Lobster Tale is a family, fantasy, drama film released in 2006. Directed by Adam Massey, it stars Colm Meaney, Alberta Watson, Graham Greene. 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.

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