Like Mike.

Name: Like Mike
Genre: Comedy, Sport, Fantasy
Released: 2002-07-03
Duration: 100 min
Cast: Bow Wow, Morris Chestnut, Jonathan Lipnicki, Robert Forster, Crispin Glover

Small shoes. Big-league dreams.

Calvin, a boy living in an orphanage, finds a pair of sneakers that gives him extraordinary basketball abilities. Joining a professional team brings fame, new friendships, and fresh questions about the family he hopes to find.

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Why it’s a little special

A sports wish-fulfillment story with a tender relationship at its center and plenty of improbable court action for basketball fans.

BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY

Know the story.
Know your little people.

Parental guidance suggested

US film rating

Bullying, an exploitative caregiver, gambling-related behavior, mild language, and fears about adoption. The magical premise softens but does not erase the family sadness.

Our notes are a starting point, not an age recommendation. G and PG films can still include intense moments. You know your family best.

BEHIND THE SCENES

The little details.

Directed by: John Schultz
Starring: Bow Wow, Morris Chestnut, Jonathan Lipnicki, Robert Forster, Crispin Glover, Eugene Levy, Brenda Song, Jesse Plemons, Julius Ritter, Anne Meara, Reginald Veljohnson, Pat Croce
Release date: July 3, 2002
Runtime: 100 minutes
Genre: Comedy, Sport, Fantasy
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Language: English

LIGHTS DOWN. SNACKS READY.

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