The King Cobbler
The King Cobbler
2008, AR. Directed by Khaled Galal & Ezzat Zain.
A satirical fantasy play about a poor cobbler who lives in a working-class neighborhood and is known for his wisdom and contentment, but his life is turned upside down when he is suddenly chosen to become king, as part of an authoritarian game or conspiracy.
- Runtime
- 4h 24m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- AR
- Rated
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- Released
- 1 November 2008
- Original title
- الاسكافي ملكا
- Country
- Egypt
- Written by
- Yousry El Gendy
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The King Cobbler runs 264 minutes (4h 24m).
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Which OTT platform is The King Cobbler on?
The King Cobbler isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 November 2008. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The King Cobbler?
If you liked The King Cobbler, try The Nest, Charm City Kings, Fast Girls.
Who directed The King Cobbler?
The King Cobbler (2008) was directed by Khaled Galal and Ezzat Zain and stars Maged El Kedwany, Noha Lotfy, Eman Al Sayyed.