Movie

Like Mike

“Think like Mike, achieve like Mike, be like Mike.”

★ 6.1(568)20021h 39m

Like Mike is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Amazon Video in Italy. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 19 June 2026.

Where to watch Like Mike

🇮🇹 Italy

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Director: John Schultz
Release date: 2002-07-03
Runtime: 1h 39m
Language: English
Box office: $62,300,000
Budget: $30,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Part of: Like Mike Collection

Like Mike — trailer

About Like Mike

Like Mike is a 2002 movie in the Comedy, Family and Fantasy genres, directed by John Schultz, starring Shad Moss, Morris Chestnut and Jonathan Lipnicki. It has a runtime of 1 hour 39 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.1/10 from 568 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Like Mike in Italy — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Shad Moss

Calvin Cambridge

Morris Chestnut

Tracey Reynolds

Jonathan Lipnicki

Murph

Anne Meara

Sister Theresa

Jesse Plemons

Brenda Song

Reg Stevens

Julius Ritter

Marlon

Crispin Glover

Stan Bittleman

Robert Forster

Coach Wagner

Eugene Levy

Frank Bernard

Roger W. Morrissey

Marvin Joad

Timon Kyle Durrett

Henderson

Themes & keywords

betlightningsportsorphanagebullyingbasketballlos angeles, californianational basketball association (nba)

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Like Mike in Italy?+

In Italy, Like Mike is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Like Mike on Netflix?+

Like Mike is not on Netflix in Italy right now.

How long is Like Mike?+

Like Mike has a runtime of 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).

Who stars in Like Mike?+

Like Mike stars Shad Moss, Morris Chestnut, Jonathan Lipnicki, Anne Meara and Jesse Plemons.

When did Like Mike come out?+

Like Mike is a 2002 movie directed by John Schultz.

What genre is Like Mike?+

Like Mike is Comedy, Family and Fantasy film.

Who directed Like Mike?+

Like Mike was directed by John Schultz.