Somebody Up There Likes Me (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1956, Somebody Up There Likes Me is a drama film directed by Robert Wise, running about 113 minutes. “A Girl Can Lift A Fellow To The Skies!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The story of boxer Rocky Graziano's rise from juvenile delinquent to world champ.
Who’s in it. Somebody Up There Likes Me stars Paul Newman as Rocky Graziano, Pier Angeli as Norma Graziano, Everett Sloane as Irving Cohen and Eileen Heckart as Ma Barbella, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Somebody Up There Likes Me has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $3.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Somebody Up There Likes Me page.
If you liked it. Fans of Somebody Up There Likes Me tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Somebody Up There Likes Me (1956)?
- In US, Somebody Up There Likes Me is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Somebody Up There Likes Me worth watching?
- Somebody Up There Likes Me holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Somebody Up There Likes Me?
- Somebody Up There Likes Me stars Paul Newman, Pier Angeli, Everett Sloane, Eileen Heckart and Sal Mineo.
- When was Somebody Up There Likes Me released?
- Somebody Up There Likes Me was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.