Product Details

• Actors: Bow Wow, Jonathan Lipnicki, Morris Chestnut, Brenda Song, Jesse Plemons
• Directors: John Schultz
• Writers: Jordan Moffet, Michael Elliot
• Producers: Adam Silver, Barry Josephson, Garrett Grant, Gregg Winik, Jermaine Dupri
• Format: Color, Subtitled, NTSC
• Language: English
• Subtitles: Spanish
• Rated: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: 20th Century Fox
• VHS Release Date: December 10, 2002
• Run Time: 99 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (60 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B00006SFOY
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #436,381 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Teenage rap sensation Lil Bow Wow makes his feature film debut in this "surefire heart-warmer" (Los Angeles Times) about an orphan boy named Calvin who lives out his dream of playing in the NBA—with a little help from a magical pair of sneakers! Soon after he laces up the mysterious high-tops, Calvin's amazing basketball skills land him a spot on the Los Angeles Knights team. In addition to hitting 25-foot jumpers and throwing down rim-rattling slam dunks, the small superstar sets his sights on another dream...having a family. But first he and his pals must defeat Bittleman, the orphanage headmaster trying to sabotage Calvin's career and dash his hopes of ever being adopted. Filled with high-flying fun and hilarious hijinks, Like Mike will have your whole family cheering into overtime!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Like Mike-all you need is a hear and you'll love this movie, July 3, 2002

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"lilbowwowchick04" (Paterson,New Jersey) - See all my reviews

I saw Bow Wow's movie Like Mike on it's debut day,July 3rd.The movie defintely gets two thumbs up for me...too bad I wasn't born with an extra thumb because then it would get 3! The movie isn't all about basketball....Bow Wow also has his mind set on finding a family to adopt him in the movie so it's not all about ball!This movie is for kids and grown-ups(they thre Morris Chestnut in there!)The movie is funny,sad,and many more. Go see it for yourself.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Movie For Kids!, November 16, 2003

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M. Hencke "m hencke" (New York, NY United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Like Mike (DVD)

Great flick! Rented it from the library on a whim because I saw that Robert Forster was in it. Surprisingly good. Well acted and directed. The ending made me cry I am embarassed to say (tears of joy).

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Both Kids and Parents Will Enjoy!, January 2, 2003

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WT Guthrie "Thanks, WT" (Hampton, VA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Like Mike (DVD)

What a great movie! This movie has a great story line, is very uplifting, and has a nice ending. I enjoyed the movie as much as the kids. Not only can Lil' Bow Wow sing but he can also act. Morris Chestnut also turned in a great acting job. He was extremely convincing as an NBA star. This is just an all around good movie! You won't be disappointed....