Like Mike
Think like Mike, achieve like Mike, be like Mike.
2002 • 99 min • Comedy · Family · Fantasy
Synopsis
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.
Our family guide
Best from age 7- 61 Audience · 575 · 100%
Calvin, an orphan, finds magical sneakers that grant him incredible basketball skills after a lightning strike. He joins an NBA team, living out a dream while navigating the challenges of fame and friendship.
- Violence & peril
- 2/10
- Language
- 1/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 0/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 1/10
- Scary moments
- 2/10
Heads up
- Some scenes show children being bullied.
- Brief instances of mild peril in an orphanage.
- Characters are sometimes rude to each other.
What it models well
- Achieving dreams
- Friendship and loyalty
- Hard work and talent
- Overcoming adversity
Talk about it after
- What makes a good friend?
- The difference between natural talent and hard work.
- How to handle bullying.
- The importance of integrity.
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Top billed cast
Director: John Schultz • Crew: Jordan Moffet, Michael Elliot
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 6.1/10 (575)
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $30,000,000
- Box office
- $62,300,000
- Franchise
- Like Mike Collection
- IMDb
- tt0308506
