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Like Mike

PG20021h 39mJohn Schultz
IMDb 5.5 · Rotten Tomatoes 57% · Metacritic 47

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"Think like Mike, achieve like Mike, be like Mike."

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.

ComedyFamilyFantasy
BetLightningSportsOrphanageBullyingBasketballLos Angeles, CaliforniaNational Basketball Association (nba)

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Frequently asked questions

What is Like Mike (2002) about?

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.

Who stars in Like Mike?

Like Mike stars Shad Moss (Calvin Cambridge), Morris Chestnut (Tracey Reynolds), Jonathan Lipnicki (Murph), Anne Meara (Sister Theresa), Jesse Plemons (Ox). The film was directed by John Schultz.

How long is Like Mike?

Like Mike has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2002. It is rated PG.

Is Like Mike worth watching?

Like Mike holds an IMDb rating of 5.5/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 57. Fans of Comedy, Family, Fantasy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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