Life with Mikey (1993)

22% of critics liked it
(9 reviews)
39% of users liked it
(8,624 ratings)

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… 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

Rating, Runtime: PG, 1 hr. 35 min.
Directed By: James Lapine
Genres: Comedy

In Theaters: Jun 4, 1993 Wide
On DVD: Apr 8, 2003

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Featured Audience Ratings

AJ V

This is a good showbiz movie, and it's about kids, so it's a great family film.
Film C

this is a cute fun and funny movie that is good to watch, but can drag a bit and get a bit boring in places! Michael J Fox plays a child actor turned talent scout that doesnt really take life seriously and dosnt go to work often but when he comes across a girl who can act he knows… More
this is a cute fun and funny movie that is good to watch, but can drag a bit and get a bit boring in places! Michael J Fox plays a child actor turned talent scout that doesnt really take life seriously and dosnt go to work often but when he comes across a girl who can act he knows hes found the big bucks but she is a petty thief who has issues with telling the truth! Its a light hearted movie that is funny in places and is cute to watch!
Candy R

This former child actor to turned agent for other young actors.
danny d

really good movie
Leigh R

So cute.
Fascade F

Truly a joy to see and behold as Michael Chapman (Michael J. Fox) and his brother Ed Chapman (Nathan Lane) try to run a down (and almost!) out child star agency. Despite all of his efforts Mike makes various appearances to every place that remembers him as a former child star to keep… More
Truly a joy to see and behold as Michael Chapman (Michael J. Fox) and his brother Ed Chapman (Nathan Lane) try to run a down (and almost!) out child star agency. Despite all of his efforts Mike makes various appearances to every place that remembers him as a former child star to keep his own agency going. Then by chance he "bumps" into a pick pocketing little girl that refuses to go to school because of her personal displeasure for it. As Mike's last ditch effort to save the agency, as well as the future of this troubled pre-teen girl, he signs her up for an opportunity to be in a commercial that may make or break both of their futures. Combined with a mixture of classic songs and slick coming of age comedy, this family movie is one to always remember. Truly a good one to see with the entire family.
Sarah B

I just can't help liking any film that stars Michael J. Fox.
Anthony V

Okay.

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Cast

            Michael J. Fox as Michael Chapman

            Christina Vidal as Angie Vega

            Nathan Lane as Ed Chapman

            Cyndi Lauper as Geena Briganti

            David Krumholtz as Barry Corman

            David Huddleston as Mr. Corcoran

            Victor Garber as Brian Spiro

            Mary Alice as Mrs.Gordon

            Dylan Baker as Mr.Burns

            Christine Baranski as Carol

            Kate Burton as Mrs.Burns

            Robin Byrd as Bambi

            Frances Chaney as Mrs.Cantrell

            Eve Crawford as Courtney's Mom

            Brenda Currin as George's Mom

            Anaysha Figueroa as Kimberly Denise Jackson

            Paula Garcés as Janice

            Kathryn Grody as Mrs.Corman

            Annabelle Gurwitch as Debbie

            Tony Hendra as Cookie Commercial Director

            Jerry Lawler as The Lobotomizer

            Heather MacRae as Mrs.Tobin

            Michelle Moffett as Kimberly's Mom

            Silvio Oliviero as Marker

            Mandy Patinkin as Irate Man

            Marcell Rosenblatt as Tiffany's Mom

            Ralph Small as Mr.Wasserman

            Mario Todisco as Driver

            Aida Turturro as Officer Moran

            Ruben Blades as Angie's Father

            Christopher Durang as Santa

            Carlton Watson as Galaxy Waiter

            Jessica Wilson as New York Singer

            John Lyons
            
            Laura Bell Bundy as Courtney Aspinall

            Ann Lawrence as Concerned Woman

            Hrant Alianak as Cereal Commercial Director

            Frank Crudele as Passerby

            Kelli Fox as Marilyn

            Stephen Bogardus as Man 1

            Michael Rupert as Harrison

            Sean Power as Lenny

            Kevin Zegers as Little Mikey
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