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Like Mike

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 5, age appropriate for kids over 7; suggested age 7.

  • Is it any good?

    3.0

  • Common Sense says

    Lil Bow Wow in family friendly fantasy.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 7 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Diverse characters are friends and teammates
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    Kids in peril (no one hurt), very mean treatment by adults

  • Sexy stuff:

    Mild

  • Language:

    Brief mild language

  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    None
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Like Mike

Parents need to know that there is a surprising amount of abuse and cruelty by adults in this movie. Bittleman lies, cheats, calls Ox an idiot, and forces the children to sell candy outdoors late at night. He burns Murph's only photo of his mother. Some kids may be upset by the orphanage and by Tracey's estrangement from his father. Make sure kids know that they must stay away from power lines and lightning. And make sure that kids know that room service is not free!

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