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

David Krumholtz (Barry Corman) and Alan Menken later worked together in Sausage Party (2016).

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Goofs

When Angie and Mike are sitting at the breakfast bar, he lays the fork on the counter. In the next shot, it's already in the bowl.

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Quotes

Michael Chapman: Any chance for getting time off for good behavior?

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Connections

References Batman Returns (1992)

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Soundtracks

Life with Mikey Theme
Music by Alan Menken
Lyrics by Jack Feldman

User Reviews

This is a funny movie.

Michael J. Fox, Nathan Lane, Cyndi Lauper, and Christina Vidal star in this really, really funny movie. Michael J. Fox is Michael Chapman, a washed up actor that starred in his own television show as a child. Now he's a children's talent agent looking for that big break. Nathan Lane is his brother who's working together with Michael at Chapman & Chapman Talent Agency. Cyndi Lauper is funny with her Brooklyn accent as their secretary. Christina Vidal is Angie Vega, a wise-talking con artist who could be Michael's only break at any type of future. This movie is great and everybody in the family will enjoy this.

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