Disney PlusLike Mike (2002)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 5.5
Overview
Calvin and his friends, who all live an in 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. Calvi...
Starring Cast
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Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Overview
Calvin and his friends, who all live an in 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. Calvi...
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Disney PlusHuluPrime VideoDetailed 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 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
5.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
5.4
6.1
Critic Ratings
5.7
4.7
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