Life with Mikey (1993)
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James Lapine, whose Broadway credits as a writer/director includes work with Stephen Sondheim, made his Hollywood debut with this comedy. Michael J. Fox plays Michael Chapman, who once upon a time was a wise-cracking child star on a situation comedy called "Life With Mikey." Now in his… More James Lapine, whose Broadway credits as a writer/director includes work with Stephen Sondheim, made his Hollywood debut with this comedy. Michael J. Fox plays Michael Chapman, who once upon a time was a wise-cracking child star on a situation comedy called "Life With Mikey." Now in his thirties and on the skids, Michael makes personal appearances at grand openings of hamburger stands, and runs an unsuccessful talent agency (specializing in kids) with his brother Ed (Nathan Lane). The agency's only successful client is Barry Corman (David Krumholtz), a fourteen-year-old with an attitude who is known as "the cereal king" for his appearances on television commercials. Ed is trying to talk Michael into closing the agency and Barry is threatening to go elsewhere when a sprightly 10-year-old reprobate named Angie (Christina Vidal) tries to pick his pocket. When Angie delivers a heart-rendering tale of questionable honesty about being an orphan from Queens, Michael realizes that Angie would be perfect for a Sunburst Cookie commercial. She clicks in the commercial, and both her career and the agency's soar. In the meantime, Angie movies in with Michael, and as they bond, Michael realizes how to act like an adult and Angie realizes how to act like a child. ~ Paul Brenner, Rovi
- Directed By
- James Lapine
- Genres
- Comedy
PG,
- In Theaters
- Jun 4, 1993 Wide
- On DVD
- Apr 8, 2003
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Cast
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Michael J. Fox
as Michael Chapman
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Christina Vidal
as Angie Vega
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Nathan Lane
as Ed Chapman
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Cyndi Lauper
as Geena Briganti
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David Krumholtz
as Barry Corman
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David Huddleston
as Mr. Corcoran
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Victor Garber
as Brian Spiro
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Mary Alice
as Mrs.Gordon
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Dylan Baker
as Mr.Burns
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Christine Baranski
as Carol
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Kate Burton
as Mrs.Burns
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Robin Byrd
as Bambi
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Frances Chaney
as Mrs.Cantrell
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Eve Crawford
as Courtney's Mom
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Brenda Currin
as George's Mom
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Anaysha Figueroa
as Kimberly Denise Jackson
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Paula Garcés
as Janice
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Kathryn Grody
as Mrs.Corman
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Annabelle Gurwitch
as Debbie
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Tony Hendra
as Cookie Commercial Director
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Jerry Lawler
as The Lobotomizer
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Heather MacRae
as Mrs.Tobin
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Michelle Moffett
as Kimberly's Mom
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Silvio Oliviero
as Marker
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Mandy Patinkin
as Irate Man
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Marcell Rosenblatt
as Tiffany's Mom
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Ralph Small
as Mr.Wasserman
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Mario Todisco
as Driver
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Aida Turturro
as Officer Moran
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Ruben Blades
as Angie's Father
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Christopher Durang
as Santa
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Carlton Watson
as Galaxy Waiter
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Jessica Wilson
as New York Singer
- John Lyons
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Laura Bell Bundy
as Courtney Aspinall
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Ann Lawrence
as Concerned Woman
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Hrant Alianak
as Cereal Commercial Director
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Frank Crudele
as Passerby
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Kelli Fox
as Marilyn
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Stephen Bogardus
as Man 1
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Michael Rupert
as Harrison
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Sean Power
as Lenny
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Kevin Zegers
as Little Mikey
