# Like Mike (2002)

> An orphaned boy's lightning-powered basketball talent opens an improbable path from group-home life to NBA stardom and belonging.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/13179

## Facts

- Runtime: 99 min
- Genres: Comedy, Family, Fantasy
- Director: John Schultz
- Cast: Shad Moss, Morris Chestnut, Jonathan Lipnicki, Anne Meara, Jesse Plemons, Brenda Song, Julius Ritter, Crispin Glover
- TMDB rating: 6.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0308506/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: simple
- Violence: mild
- Mood: whimsical, sentimental, uplifting, family movie night, kids sleepover

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