Like Mike (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2002, Like Mike is a comedy, fantasy and family film directed by John Schultz, running about 99 minutes. “Think like Mike, Achieve like Mike, Be Like Mike.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Like Mike stars Shad Moss as Calvin Cambridge, Morris Chestnut as Tracey Reynolds, Jonathan Lipnicki as Murph and Brenda Song as Reg Stevens, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Like Mike has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Like Mike page.
If you liked it. Fans of Like Mike tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Like Mike (2002)?
- In US, Like Mike is available to stream on Disney Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Like Mike worth watching?
- Like Mike holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Like Mike?
- Like Mike stars Shad Moss, Morris Chestnut, Jonathan Lipnicki, Brenda Song and Jesse Plemons.
- When was Like Mike released?
- Like Mike was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.