Somebody Up There Likes Me (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 7

Released in 1996, Somebody Up There Likes Me is an action and drama film directed by Patrick Leung Pak-Kin, running about 116 minutes.
What it’s about. A young rebel falls for the sister of a local kickboxing champion. In order to stay out of jail, he is advised by his parole officer to begin training in the art of kickboxing. His romance with the girl blossoms but comes to a crashing halt when he is forced to face her brother in the ring. When the brother is accidentally killed, the romance ends and the young kickboxer participates in illegal street fights. When the kickboxer has a shot at the Golden Belt against the Japanese champ, he soon learns that this may be the final fight of his life. Written by Ninja01
Who’s in it. Somebody Up There Likes Me stars Aaron Kwok Fu-Shing as Ken Wong, Carman Lee Yeuk-Tung as Gloria Chan, Sammo Hung Kam-Bo as Black Jack Hung and Michael Tong Man-Lung as Rocky Chan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Somebody Up There Likes Me has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. 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 Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Somebody Up There Likes Me (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Somebody Up There Likes Me change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Somebody Up There Likes Me worth watching?
- Somebody Up There Likes Me holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Somebody Up There Likes Me?
- Somebody Up There Likes Me stars Aaron Kwok Fu-Shing, Carman Lee Yeuk-Tung, Sammo Hung Kam-Bo, Michael Tong Man-Lung and Lawrence Ah Mon.
- When was Somebody Up There Likes Me released?
- Somebody Up There Likes Me was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.
