Life with Mikey (1993)

A once-popular actor who now runs a talent agency specializing in child acts is trying to discover the next star. He gets more than he bargained for when he recruits a child pickpocket.

Director:

James Lapine

Writer:

Marc Lawrence

Stars:

Michael J. Fox, Christina Vidal, Nathan Lane

2 wins & 2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Michael J. Fox	...	Michael Chapman
Christina Vidal	...	Angie Vega
Nathan Lane	...	Ed Chapman
Cyndi Lauper	...	Geena Briganti
David Krumholtz	...	Barry Corman
David Huddleston	...	Mr. Corcoran
Victor Garber	...	Brian Spiro
Frances Chaney	...	Mrs. Cantrell
Kathryn Grody	...	Mrs. Corman
Mary Alice	...	Mrs. Gordon
Annabelle Gurwitch	...	Debbie
Kathleen McNenny	...	Allison Jones
Jonathan C. Kaplan	...	George (as Jonathan Charles Kaplan)
Tony Hendra	...	Cookie Commercial Director
Mario Todisco	...	Driver

Storyline

Michael Chapman was once a child television star. But when he grew up, he couldn't get work. So he and his brother, Ed start their own talent agency that specializes in child acts. They can't seem to find the next big thing, and they have to deal with another agency who's not above bribery to get the kids to sign with them. One day, Michael meets a girl named Angie and she's a real spitfire. Michael thinks she could be what they are looking for. Problem is, is that she has a big chip on her shoulder.

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Plot Keywords:

reference to astrology | reference to a zodiac sign | reference to scorpio the astrological sign | reference to scorpio the constellation | child | 

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Taglines:

He's a talent agent. She's a thief. Looks like they've already got something in common.

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Genres:

Comedy | Family

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for language and thematic elements

Did You Know?

Trivia

Released straight to video in the UK.

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Goofs

When Mikey backs the car out to drive to Elmira, he backs into a wall and we hear tail lights breaking. But when he arrives at the rehab facility, we can clearly see that the tail lights are intact.

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Quotes

Carol: Oh I can't wait to get back to Connecticut.

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Connections

References Batman (1989)

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Soundtracks

Cold Enough to Snow
Music by Alan Menken
Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz
Performed by Jennifer Warnes
Jennifer Warnes appears courtesy of Private Music

User Reviews

The best comedy that nobody could expect. Worth a view.

I haven't watched this movie in a long time, but it still holds clear in my mind: Michael J Fox is a child actor turned talent agency rep. The gist is that they are going down the tubes and it will take a definite miracle to pull things back together. Fox is charming to the last, and also brings light to an issue that was becoming more and more prominent in the early 90's- smoking and trying to quit. Nathan Lane was very funny and sociable with Fox in this film, and Angie was a devious, but reliable kid. I didn't realize Cyndi Lauper was Geena until I wrote this summary. I've heard about her being a celeb, but I didn't realize I had a film with her in it.

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

4 June 1993 (USA)

Also Known As:

Life with Mikey

Filming Locations:

West 83rd street and Columbus Ave., USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$3,606,279, 6 June 1993

Gross USA:

$12,440,858

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$12,440,858

Company Credits

Production Co:

Touchstone Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

91 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1