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Like Mike

2002·Movie
1h 39min·PG
IMDb5.5Metacritic476.0Rotten Tomatoes57%52%

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Disney+HuluWonder Project

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High energy, funny.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Spectacle6

Heart

Uplifting and wholesome

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Hopefulness9
  • Wholesome8
  • Coming of Age7

Humor

Plenty of slapstick and situational comedy

  • Physical Comedy8
  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay5

World

Sports, everyday modern life, and growing up

  • Rewatchability7
  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Direction6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

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.
Family-Friendly ComedyBasketballOrphanMagical RealismWish FulfillmentFeel-GoodUnderdog StoryEarly 2000s Nostalgia

Crew

Directed by:
John Schultz, Donald Murphy, Gary Marcus
Written by:
Michael Elliot, Jordan Moffet
Produced by:
Barry Josephson, Jermaine Dupri, Caitlin McKenna
Composed by:
Alicia Stevenson, Thomas J. O'Connell, Ted Caplan

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Where can I stream Like Mike legally?

Disney+HuluWonder Project

Like Mike is included with a subscription to Disney+ and Hulu in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Like Mike worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54/100 (IMDb 5.5, Rotten Tomatoes 57%, and Metacritic 47). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Like Mike rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is Like Mike?

1 h 39 min

Like Mike runs 1 h 39 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Like Mike?

Critics52
Audiences56

Yes. Critics average 52 and audiences 56 out of 100, so both groups see Like Mike much the same way.

Was Like Mike a box office hit?

Budget$30 million
Box office$62 million

Yes. It cost about $30 million to make and earned $62 million worldwide, 2.1 times its budget.

What language is Like Mike in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Like Mike?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Like Mike in 75 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Like Mike use?

Only Known by Their NicknameHypocriteThe Precious, Precious ShoesOrphanage of LoveBrick JokeSurprisingly Realistic OutcomeArtistic License – SportsLightning Can Do AnythingDrives Like CrazyBrought Down to BadassTrue CompanionsI Just Want to Be Normaland 52 more

TV Tropes lists 64 storytelling tropes for Like Mike, including Only Known by Their Nickname, Hypocrite, The Precious, Precious Shoes.