Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- None
- breezy
- witty
- sincere
- family movie night
- lazy weekend
What critics said
Critics broadly found the family comedy underwhelming, with a routine story and limited appeal despite its cast.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Michael and Ed operate an agency specializing in child acts while searching for their next successful client.
The brothers compete with an agency willing to use bribery to sign promising children.
Angie is introduced as a spitfire with a chip on her shoulder before Michael recognizes her potential.
Michael was once a child television star but struggles to find work after growing up.
Films like Life with Mikey, and why
The Muppet Movie
shared family-friendly comedy, entertainment-industry setting, and child performer premise
Big
shared fish-out-of-water humor, child-centered adventure, and warm comic tone
The Little Rascals
shared child performance themes, show-business satire, and ensemble comedy
Movie Details
- Director
- James Lapine
- Release Date
- 1993-06-04
- Runtime
- 91 min
- Rating
- 5.7 / 10 (162)
Cast
- Michael J. Fox
- Nathan Lane
- Cyndi Lauper
- David Krumholtz
- David Huddleston
- Christina Vidal Mitchell
- Victor Garber
- Frances Chaney
- Kathryn Grody
- Mary Alice
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Disney Plus
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Life with Mikey about?
- A washed-up child star and his brother gamble their struggling talent agency on a fiercely independent girl who may become their next breakthrough.
- What is Life with Mikey like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Life with Mikey as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Life with Mikey violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Life with Mikey.
- What did critics think of Life with Mikey?
- Critics broadly found the family comedy underwhelming, with a routine story and limited appeal despite its cast.
- Which films are like Life with Mikey?
- Films with a similar feel include The Muppet Movie, Big, and The Little Rascals.
- How long is Life with Mikey?
- Life with Mikey runs 91 minutes.
- Where can I watch Life with Mikey?
- In United States, Life with Mikey streams on Disney Plus.
