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Like Mike

2002, English. Directed by John Schultz.

Think like Mike, achieve like Mike, be like Mike.

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.

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Runtime
1h 39m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
English
Rated
PG

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Popcorn Flick

Fun if you don’t overthink it.

6.1/10 from 587 TMDB viewer ratings.

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Like Mike isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.

Availability in India as of 3 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.

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Released
3 July 2002
Country
United States of America
Written by
Jordan Moffet, Michael Elliot
Budget
$30M
Box office
$62M
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Is Like Mike worth watching?

Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.1/10 from 587 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is Like Mike?

Like Mike runs 99 minutes (1h 39m).

Does Like Mike have a post-credits scene?

None is listed for Like Mike. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.

Like Mike parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

Like Mike is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.

Which OTT platform is Like Mike on?

Like Mike isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 3 November 2026.)

What movies are like Like Mike?

If you liked Like Mike, try The Twits, Scooby-Doo! Abracadabra-Doo, Candy Cane Lane.

Who directed Like Mike?

Like Mike (2002) was directed by John Schultz and stars Shad Moss, Morris Chestnut, Jonathan Lipnicki.

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