Like Mike (2002)

2002 · 99 min · Comedy, Family, Fantasy

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.

Directed by John Schultz. Starring Shad Moss, Morris Chestnut, Jonathan Lipnicki, Anne Meara and Jesse Plemons.

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