Somebody Up There Likes Me
1956, English. Directed by Robert Wise.
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The story of boxer Rocky Graziano's rise from juvenile delinquent to world champ.
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Somebody Up There Likes Me isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Robert WiseDirector
- Paul NewmanRocky Graziano
- Pier AngeliNorma Graziano
- Everett SloaneIrving Cohen
- Eileen HeckartMa Barbella
- Sal MineoRomolo
- Harold J. StoneNick Barbella
- Joseph BuloffBenny
- Arch JohnsonHeldon
- Sammy WhiteWhitey Bimstein
- Robert P. LiebD. A. Hogan
- Theodore NewtonEdward Eagan
- Steve McQueenFidel (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 4 July 1956
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Ernest Lehman
- Budget
- $1.9M
- Box office
- $3.4M
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What Somebody Up There Likes Me is based on
Somebody Up There Likes Me is adapted from a memoir or autobiography.
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Somebody Up There Likes Me: quick answers
Is Somebody Up There Likes Me worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 191 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Somebody Up There Likes Me?
Somebody Up There Likes Me runs 113 minutes (1h 53m).
Does Somebody Up There Likes Me have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Somebody Up There Likes Me. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Somebody Up There Likes Me parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Somebody Up There Likes Me is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Somebody Up There Likes Me on?
Somebody Up There Likes Me isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Somebody Up There Likes Me?
If you liked Somebody Up There Likes Me, try Kramer vs. Kramer, Tyson, The Power of One.
Who directed Somebody Up There Likes Me?
Somebody Up There Likes Me (1956) was directed by Robert Wise and stars Paul Newman, Pier Angeli, Everett Sloane.
What is Somebody Up There Likes Me based on?
Somebody Up There Likes Me is adapted from a memoir or autobiography.