Like Mike (2002): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Like Mike is a 2002 sports comedy directed by John Schultz, starring Jonathan Lipnicki and Bow Wow. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes and earned $62.3 million worldwide on a $30 million budget. Critics gave it 47 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 39m (99 min)
- Director
- John Schultz
- Original language
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English - Budget
- $30M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Like Mike About?
The premise of Like Mike without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A small-town teenager, Calvin, unexpectedly gains incredible basketball abilities when he finds a magical pair of sneakers once owned by Michael Jordan. Thrust into the world of professional sports and instant fame, he must learn to handle the pressures and temptations that come with it. Balancing his newfound talent with staying true to his values proves to be a challenging journey in this fun-filled story blending sports, magic, and a heartwarming message.
Like Mike Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- basketball movie
- shoe
- orphanage
- basketball
- orphan
- reference to michael jordan
- bully
- sabotage
- rain
- electrocution
- adoption
- coach
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- national basketball association
- basketball game
- basketball player
- nba player
- buick automobile
- buick park avenue
- chevrolet
- chevrolet caprice
- dodge the car
- dodge charger
- ford motor company
- ford club wagon
- ford crown victoria
- ford ltd crown victoria
- honda
- honda accord
- jaguar the car
- jaguar xk8
- mercedes benz
- mercedes benz s klasse
- nissan
- toyota
- toyota camry
- toyota corolla
- california
- los angeles california
- sportscenter
- espn
- tnt television network
- basketball ball
- basketball hoop
- spalding
- basketball jersey
- airplane
- swimming pool
- bed
- basketball court
- gatorade
Like Mike Cast
Jonathan Lipnicki leads the cast, with Bow Wow. Directed by John Schultz.
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Director John Schultz
More from John Schultz
More films directed by John Schultz, best-rated first: Drive Me Crazy, Aliens in the Attic, A Christmas Prince: The Royal Wedding and A Christmas Prince: The Royal Baby.
Like Mike Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Like Mike 47 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 47 Metascore
User score 6.1
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TMDB 61% User score
See on TMDB
Like Mike Plot Summary
What happens in Like Mike from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In a world where orphaned youth navigate life’s challenges together, Calvin Cambridge, along with his steadfast friends Murph and Reg Stevens, finds comfort in their shared experiences at an overcrowded orphanage. Under the watchful eye of their demanding director, Stan Bittleman, they are tasked with selling chocolates after each exhilarating NBA match of the Los Angeles Knights, a team that serendipitously opens doors for Calvin beyond his ordinary existence.
Full summary
The whole story of Like Mike, scene by scene
Like Mike Box Office & Budget
Like Mike grossed $62.3 million worldwide on a $30 million budget, 2.1 times what it cost. $51.4 million came from the US and Canada and $10.8 million (17%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$62.3M
2.1× its budget
- US & Canada
- $51.4M
- International
- $10.8M
- Budget
- $30M
Like Mike Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Like Mike.
How Well Do You Know Like Mike?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
- Question 1: not answered
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- Question 3: not answered
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- Question 10: not answered
Who plays the character of Calvin Cambridge?
Cars in Like Mike
22 cars on screen, including the 1983 Ford Club Wagon and the 2001 Buick Park Avenue.
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1983 Ford Club Wagon Important role -
2001 Buick Park Avenue Minor role -
1987 Chevrolet Caprice Minor role -
Cushman unknown Minor role
Like Mike Also Known As
19 alternative titles, including “Magic Baskets” and “Tout comme Mike”.
- Also known as
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- Magic Baskets
- Tout comme Mike
- Pequenos Grandes Astros
- De Magiska Skorna
- Il sogno di Calvin
- Una pandilla de altura
- Csodacsuka
- שחק אותה כמו מייקל
- Как Майк
- Като Майк
- Jako Mike
- 小鬼魔鞋
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- 라이크 마이크
- Minicampeones
- Як Майк
- เจ้าหนูพลังไมค์
- Mike Gibi
- Like Mike - De Magiske Sko
- Stebuklingi batai
Seen Like Mike?
Movies Like Like Mike
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Like Mike 2: Streetball, Air and Hoop Dreams.
Like Mike FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Like Mike, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Like Mike?
Like Mike runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).
When was Like Mike released?
Like Mike was released on July 3, 2002.
Who directed Like Mike?
Like Mike was directed by John Schultz.
More films by John Schultz Who is in the cast of Like Mike?
Like Mike stars Jonathan Lipnicki and Bow Wow.
How much did Like Mike make at the box office?
Like Mike grossed $62.3 million worldwide ($51.4 million domestic, $10.8 million international) on a budget of $30 million.
How is Like Mike rated?
Like Mike has 47 on Metacritic and 61% on TMDB.
Does Like Mike have a post-credit scene?
No. Like Mike has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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