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Like Mike

Movie·2002·Comedy, Family, Fantasy·1h 39m·6.1 (568)·Directed by John Schultz

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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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Shad MossShad MossCalvin CambridgeMorris ChestnutMorris ChestnutTracey ReynoldsJonathan LipnickiJonathan LipnickiMurphAnne MearaAnne MearaSister TheresaJesse PlemonsJesse PlemonsOxBrenda SongBrenda SongReg StevensJulius RitterJulius RitterMarlonCrispin GloverCrispin GloverStan Bittleman

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