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IMDb rating 5.4
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Critic rating 6

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Critic William Thomas
rated 6

It's formulaic stuff but done with enough gusto to entertain.

Read full review at Empire
Alexander Beyer
rated 7

Really good movie

2 years ago
Younna Mboungou
rated 10

Trop bien

1 year ago
Sampaio
rated 5

j’adore

10 months ago

Cast & Crew

John Schultz
Director
Robert Forster
As Coach Wagner
Fred Armisen
As New Age Dad
Jimmy Kimmel
As Client in Commercial (uncredited)
Eugene Levy
As Frank Bernard
Crispin Glover
As Stan Bittleman
Reginald VelJohnson
As Mr. Boyd

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What is Like Mike about? Toggle content

Like Mike is a heartwarming and hilarious movie about a young orphan named Calvin Cambridge who dreams of becoming a professional basketball player. Living in an orphanage with his two best friends, Murph and Reg, Calvin's life takes an unexpected turn when he finds a pair of old sneakers with the initials "MJ" written on them. After being struck by lightning while trying to retrieve the shoes from an overhead power line, Calvin discovers he has gained incredible basketball powers. With the help of his friends and Tracy Reynolds, a star player for the Los Angeles Knights, Calvin goes from being a playground hoopster to a superstar in the NBA. However, their journey is not without obstacles as they face challenges from jealous bullies and greedy adults who try to exploit Calvin's newfound talents. Along the way, Calvin learns valuable lessons about teamwork, perseverance, and staying true to himself. Featuring cameos from NBA legends like Michael Jordan and Vince Carter, Like Mike is a fun-filled adventure that will leave you cheering for more. With its positive message and thrilling basketball action, this movie is suitable for all ages and will have you laughing out loud one moment and on the edge of your seat the next.

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