Family ·Comedy ·Fantasy · United States of America · 2002 · 1h 39m

Like Mike

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Director
John Schultz
Cast
Shad Moss as Calvin Cambridge Morris Chestnut as Tracey Reynolds Jonathan Lipnicki as Murph Anne Meara as Sister Theresa Jesse Plemons as Ox Brenda Song as Reg Stevens
Crew
Shawn Maurer — Director of Photography Peter E. Berger — Editor John Pace — Editor Richard Gibbs — Original Music Composer Jordan Moffet — Screenplay Michael Elliot — Screenplay
Tagline

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

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.

Trailer Like Mike — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
betlightningsportsorphanagebullyingbasketballlos angeles, californianational basketball association (nba)
Key Collaborators
John Schultz Director Shawn Maurer Director of Photography Peter E. Berger Editor John Pace Editor Richard Gibbs Original Music Composer Jordan Moffet Screenplay Michael Elliot Screenplay Barry Josephson Producer Peter Heller Producer Arlan Jay Vetter Production Design Mary Jane Fort Costume Design
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