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Like Mike

2002·Movie
1h 39min·PG
54
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.5Metacritic476.0Rotten Tomatoes57%52%

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An , fantasy movie: but never a tearjerker.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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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
Written by:
Michael Elliot, Jordan Moffet
Produced by:
Barry Josephson, Peter Heller
Composed by:
Richard Gibbs

Sequels and Prequels

Like Mike
Like Mike (2002)
GoodWatch score 54
Like Mike 2: Streetball
Like Mike 2: Streetball (2006)
GoodWatch score 52

Media

Questions about Like Mike

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Like Mike?

Disney+Hulu

In the United States, Like Mike streams on Disney+ and Hulu. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 43 other countries.

Is Like Mike worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54 (IMDb 5.5, Rotten Tomatoes 57%, and Metacritic 47).

Is there a sequel to Like Mike?

  1. Like Mike (2002)
  2. Like Mike 2: Streetball (2006)

Yes: it's movie 1 of 2 in its series, followed by Like Mike 2: Streetball (2006).

Is Like Mike okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Like Mike make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly slapstick (8 of 10) and situational comedy (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch Like Mike?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

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 tropes for it, including Only Known by Their Nickname, Hypocrite, and The Precious, Precious Shoes.