Life with Mikey 1993
“He's a talent agent. She's a thief. Looks like they've already got something in common.”
What is Life with Mikey?
Topic: Film "Life with Mikey" (1993). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1993
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 91 minutes
- Release date
- Jun 4, 1993
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Touchstone Pictures
- Budget
- $2,000,000
- Revenue
- $12,440,858
- Genres
- Comedy, Family
- Updated
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.7/10 from 163 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~91 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Touchstone Pictures
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Topic: Film "Life with Mikey" (1993).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
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Title: Life with Mikey (also known as Give Me a Break).
Year: 1993.
Release Date: 06/04/1993 (US).
Genre: Comedy and Family (also American comedy film).
Director: James Lapine.
Writer: Marc Lawrence.
Runtime: 1h 31m.
Rating: PG.
Cast: Michael J. Fox, Nathan Lane, Cyndi Lauper, Christina Vidal (film acting debut), Geena Briganti, David Krumholtz, David Huddleston, Christina Vidal Mitchell, Victor Garber, Frances Chaney, Kathryn Grody.
Plot: Michael Chapman is a former child TV star who runs a struggling talent agency specializing in child acts. He catches a young girl picking his pocket, and after she puts on a real performance, he may have found the next big thing.
Should you watch it?
“A struggling former child star discovers a potential new talent in an unlikely young pickpocket.”
- Features the film acting debut of Christina Vidal.
- Showcases a comedic ensemble cast including Michael J. Fox, Nathan Lane, and Cyndi Lauper.
- Explores the behind-the-scenes world of child talent management.
- The premise relies on a conventional narrative structure common to early 1990s family comedies.
Watch it if you enjoy 1990s comedies featuring Michael J. Fox in a mentorship-style role.
This is a 91-minute PG-rated family comedy with a lighthearted tone and a straightforward, character-driven pace.
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Where can I stream Life with Mikey?
Availability varies by region and platform, so check local streaming services or digital rental providers for current access.
Is this film worth watching?
The film is worth watching for fans of 1990s comedies and those interested in seeing the early work of its lead cast members.
How long is the movie?
The film has a total runtime of one hour and 31 minutes.
Is this a television series?
No, it is a feature-length film released in 1993, also known by the title Give Me a Break.
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