[go: up one dir, main page]

    Release calendarTop 250 moviesMost popular moviesBrowse movies by genreTop box officeShowtimes & ticketsMovie newsIndia movie spotlight
    What's on TV & streamingTop 250 TV showsMost popular TV showsBrowse TV shows by genreTV news
    What to watchLatest trailersIMDb OriginalsIMDb PicksIMDb SpotlightFamily entertainment guideIMDb Podcasts
    OscarsEmmysSan Diego Comic-ConSummer Watch GuideToronto Int'l Film FestivalSTARmeter AwardsAwards CentralFestival CentralAll events
    Born todayMost popular celebsCelebrity news
    Help centerContributor zonePolls
For industry professionals
  • Language
  • Fully supported
  • English (United States)
    Partially supported
  • Français (Canada)
  • Français (France)
  • Deutsch (Deutschland)
  • हिंदी (भारत)
  • Italiano (Italia)
  • Português (Brasil)
  • Español (España)
  • Español (México)
Watchlist
Sign in
  • Fully supported
  • English (United States)
    Partially supported
  • Français (Canada)
  • Français (France)
  • Deutsch (Deutschland)
  • हिंदी (भारत)
  • Italiano (Italia)
  • Português (Brasil)
  • Español (España)
  • Español (México)
Use app
  • Cast & crew
  • User reviews
  • Trivia
  • FAQ
IMDbPro

Graine de star

Original title: Life with Mikey
  • 1993
  • PG
  • 1h 31m
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
6.9K
YOUR RATING
Graine de star (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.
Play trailer1:49
1 Video
68 Photos
ComedyFamily

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.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.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
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    5.7/10
    6.9K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • James Lapine
    • Writer
      • Marc Lawrence
    • Stars
      • Michael J. Fox
      • Christina Vidal
      • Nathan Lane
    • 44User reviews
    • 16Critic reviews
    • 50Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 2 nominations total

    Videos1

    Official Trailer
    Trailer 1:49
    Official Trailer

    Photos68

    View Poster
    View Poster
    View Poster
    View Poster
    View Poster
    + 63
    View Poster

    Top cast99+

    Edit
    Michael J. Fox
    Michael J. Fox
    • Michael Chapman
    Christina Vidal
    Christina Vidal
    • Angie Vega
    Nathan Lane
    Nathan Lane
    • Ed Chapman
    Cyndi Lauper
    Cyndi Lauper
    • Geena Briganti
    David Krumholtz
    David Krumholtz
    • Barry Corman
    David Huddleston
    David Huddleston
    • Mr. Corcoran
    Victor Garber
    Victor Garber
    • Brian Spiro
    Frances Chaney
    • Mrs. Cantrell
    Kathryn Grody
    Kathryn Grody
    • Mrs. Corman
    Mary Alice
    Mary Alice
    • Mrs. Gordon
    Annabelle Gurwitch
    Annabelle Gurwitch
    • Debbie
    Kathleen McNenny
    Kathleen McNenny
    • Allison Jones
    Jonathan C. Kaplan
    • George
    • (as Jonathan Charles Kaplan)
    Tony Hendra
    Tony Hendra
    • Cookie Commercial Director
    Mario Todisco
    • Driver
    Michael Rupert
    Michael Rupert
    • Harrison
    Christine Baranski
    Christine Baranski
    • Carol
    Sean Power
    Sean Power
    • Lenny
    • Director
      • James Lapine
    • Writer
      • Marc Lawrence
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews44

    5.76.8K
    1
    2
    3
    4
    5
    6
    7
    8
    9
    10

    Featured reviews

    nimstic

    A happy, feel-good movie

    I love this movie - Michael J Fox and Nathan Lane, you wouldn't expect anything but genuine comedy. The entry of this movie is one of the reasons why I do not want to give much respect to IMDb ratings. Everyone wants to be an arty or an intellect here, when movies like these (though not very intellectual, having brilliant entertainment value sans rubbish) get lost with low ratings.

    There are some insanely funny scenes - at the same time there are some wonderfully touching moments as well. I watched this movie 10 yrs ago - I love it now as much as I loved it back then. The atmosphere of the film is simple, entertaining and funny.

    This is a must watch, if you enjoy light-hearted, genuinely funny comedies. Very good movie 9/10
    Creepy Girl from Catalina

    It's another adjective that means "great"

    This is an underrated movie with one of Fox's most subtley comical moments. The irony was not lost watching Fox portray an ex-sitcom star. Watching Fox as a smarmy, sleazy agent was so wonderfully different from anything he had done up to that point. The movie was made for watching after sleeping in over half the day on Sunday. Also, a great turns by Nathan Lane, who I didn't recognize in the role for many years, and a young David Krumholtz who is going to ascend the throne as the next John Turturro.
    XsWeEtLiLGiRL90x

    Great Movie....Great Cast...A lot better than expected!

    This is a great movie and michael J. Fox does excellent in this role! This is the movie that marked the beginning of the career of christina vidal, although some others may not agree I thought she did great. As the little tough girl from the streets of brooklyn she does an excellent job. This movie is something I bought after seeing this on HBO and to me is a classic. This is definitley worth a look and I give it 4 1/2 to 5 out of 5 stars. One thing to know about this movie. Don't think about it. JUST WATCH!
    6bkoganbing

    Mikey grows up

    Life With Mikey is essentially about a kid who never grew up. Michael J. Fox plays a child star who unlike the real Michael J. Fox never did much after his television series Life With Mikey finished its run. Now he and his brother Nathan Lane who does have a life away from his job run a talent agency for kid performers. It sure allows him to keep in the company of kids.

    Fox and Lane have a pretty ramshackle operation with bigger agencies poaching their clients. Their own good client young David Krumholtz is a holy terror and Lane's about ready to pack it in.

    Then one day on the street Fox discovers young Christina Vidal a street smart kid with personality and he signs her. Her home life frankly sucks and she moves in with him.

    Even in this day and age the 30 something Fox with a 13 year old Vidal might have raised eyebrows. Easily this film could have gone off in that sordid direction. But nothing like that is remotely happening though Vidal is cramping whatever love life Fox has.

    Life With Mikey is a nice entertaining film that launched Christina Vidal who like Fox transitioned into adult roles. After a quarter of a century the film is still enjoyable.

    Performances to note also are those of Cyndi Lauper as the Fox/Lane secretary who is a most invaluable employee and David Huddleston as the cookie tycoon who hires Vidal as his cookie spokesperson for commercials. Vidal has some great scenes with him as well.

    A most enjoyable and gentle comedy.
    w1cht3l

    May not be so exciting but fit your eyes.

    this is a film that is about a former kid-star (Mikey Chapman by MJF) who become kid-star-manager. he had met Angie (Christina Vidal, Freaky Friday's red hair girl, "u make me cry out, I want to get out") coz angie steal his wallet in a street...then mikey find angie have talent...

    it's a very touching film that you should try watch once. some words inside may not be good to hear...like one scene when mikey return home, angie say a adult male item. don't say here coz comments better not contain sex or sth like that. I don't think that this film is very boring but some ppl may feel it boring. that is your own tolerance ...

    This may not be a very exciting or very interesting film but at least it's decent to watch and not contain nudity. I suggest all my friend to watch.

    one thing to show to you why I love this movie, My christian name is Mikey. hahaha...but anyways, read once...watch once and you will say why don't you enjoy this film b4.

    though frighteners is 1000 times better than mikey, life with mikey is also being easily forgotten !

    Storyline

    Edit

    Did you know

    Edit
    • Trivia
      On-screen debuts of David Krumholtz, Joanna Leeds, and Christina Vidal.
    • 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.
    • Quotes

      Barry Corman: [after vomiting in a hat] Never again. From now on, it's only Kosher franks.

    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: Made in America/Menace II Society/Cliffhanger/Hot Shots! Part Deux/The Long Day Closes (1993)
    • Soundtracks
      Cold Enough to Snow
      Music by Alan Menken

      Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz

      Performed by Jennifer Warnes

      Jennifer Warnes appears courtesy of Private Music

    Top picks

    Sign in to rate and Watchlist for personalized recommendations
    Sign in

    FAQ19

    • How long is Life with Mikey?Powered by Alexa

    Details

    Edit
    • Release date
      • June 4, 1993 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Un Talento Especial
    • Filming locations
      • New York City, New York, USA
    • Production company
      • Touchstone Pictures
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

    Edit
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $12,440,858
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $3,606,279
      • Jun 6, 1993
    • Gross worldwide
      • $12,440,858
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    Edit
    • Runtime
      • 1h 31m(91 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

    Contribute to this page

    Suggest an edit or add missing content
    • Learn more about contributing
    Edit page

    More to explore

    Recently viewed

    Please enable browser cookies to use this feature. Learn more.
    Get the IMDb App
    Sign in for more accessSign in for more access
    Follow IMDb on social
    Get the IMDb App
    For Android and iOS
    Get the IMDb App
    • Help
    • Site Index
    • IMDbPro
    • Box Office Mojo
    • License IMDb Data
    • Press Room
    • Advertising
    • Jobs
    • Conditions of Use
    • Privacy Policy
    • Your Ads Privacy Choices
    IMDb, an Amazon company

    © 1990-2025 by IMDb.com, Inc.