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Like Mike (2002)

โ€œThink like Mike, achieve like Mike, be like Mike.โ€

6.1/10 ยท 582 votes 1h 39m pg ComedyFantasyFamily

#112 of 154 films from 2002 #2183 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by John Schultz ยท Written by Michael Elliot, Jordan Moffet

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Overview

Calvin and his friends, who all live in an orphanage, find old shoes with the faded letters MJ connected to a powerline. One stormy night, they go to get the shoes when Calvin and the shoes are struck by lightning. Calvin now has unbelievable basketball powers and has the chance to play for the NBA.

Cast

Shad Mossas Calvin Cambridge
Morris Chestnutas Tracey Reynolds
Jonathan Lipnickias Murph
Brenda Songas Reg Stevens
Jesse Plemonsas Ox
Julius Ritteras Marlon
Crispin Gloveras Stan Bittleman
Anne Mearaas Sister Theresa
Robert Forsteras Coach Wagner
Eugene Levyas Frank Bernard
Roger W. Morrisseyas Marvin Joad
Timon Kyle Durrettas Henderson
Stephen Thompsonas Smith
Alex Krilovas Krilov

Facts

Release dateJuly 3, 2002
Runtime99 min (1h 39m) โ€” about the same as the 2002 average of 106 min
GenresComedy, Fantasy, Family
LanguageEN
Budget$30,000,000
Box office$62,300,000 (2.1ร— budget)
IMDbtt0308506

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Questions

How long is Like Mike?
Like Mike runs 99 minutes (1h 39m).
Is Like Mike worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.1/10 across 582 votes, which places it #112 of 154 films released in 2002 in this index (top 28%) and #2183 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Like Mike?
Like Mike was directed by John Schultz. Other well-rated titles by the same director: A Christmas Prince: The Royal Wedding (2018), A Christmas Prince: The Royal Baby (2019), Aliens in the Attic (2009).
Who stars in Like Mike?
Shad Moss as Calvin Cambridge; Morris Chestnut as Tracey Reynolds; Jonathan Lipnicki as Murph; Brenda Song as Reg Stevens; Jesse Plemons as Ox; Julius Ritter as Marlon.
What is Like Mike rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Like Mike?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/19362.

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