5.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Like Mike (2002)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 5.5
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film focuses on universally appealing, apolitical themes such as a child's dream, the magic of sports, and the search for a loving family, consciously avoiding engagement with specific political ideologies.
The movie features a diverse cast, with a young Black protagonist, reflecting the real-world diversity of its setting. Its narrative focuses on an aspirational, family-friendly story without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or centering on explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The film "Like Mike" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on a young orphan's journey in professional basketball, with no elements related to queer identity or experiences.
The film "Like Mike" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its narrative. The story focuses on a young orphan's journey in professional basketball, with no elements related to transgender identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "Like Mike" is an original story featuring characters created specifically for this production. There is no pre-existing source material or prior adaptations from which characters could have been gender-swapped.
Like Mike is an original film from 2002, not an adaptation of existing source material, a biopic, or a reboot. All characters were created for this specific film, meaning there is no prior canonical or historical racial establishment to be altered. Therefore, no race swaps occurred.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
5.4
6.1
Critic Ratings
5.7
4.7
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