

Somebody Up There Likes Me
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Where to watch Somebody Up There Likes Me in United States
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Where is Somebody Up There Likes Me streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Sooner, Canal VOD |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Amazon Video |
About Somebody Up There Likes Me
Somebody Up There Likes Me is a 1956 English-language drama film directed by Robert Wise. The cast is led by Paul Newman, Pier Angeli, Everett Sloane. It has a runtime of 1h 53m. Viewers rate it 7.2/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
Somebody Up There Likes Me was produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and made in United States of America. It was released on July 4, 1956, and carries a NR certification. Made on a budget of about $2 million, it went on to gross $3 million worldwide.
- Director
- Robert Wise
- Writers
- Ernest Lehman
- Release date
- July 4, 1956
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $2 million
- Box office
- $3 million
- Production
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Somebody Up There Likes Me cast & crew
Somebody Up There Likes Me was directed by Robert Wise and written by Ernest Lehman.
The cast features Paul Newman as Rocky Graziano, Pier Angeli as Norma Graziano, Everett Sloane as Irving Cohen, Eileen Heckart as Ma Barbella, Sal Mineo as Romolo, and Harold J. Stone as Nick Barbella.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Bronislau Kaper, cinematography is by Joseph Ruttenberg, and it was produced by Charles Schnee.
Is Somebody Up There Likes Me worth watching?
Somebody Up There Likes Me holds an audience score of 7.2/10 from 184 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 53m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, Somebody Up There Likes Me is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Somebody Up There Likes Me
Somebody Up There Likes Me isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
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Cast of Somebody Up There Likes Me

Paul Newman
Rocky Graziano

Pier Angeli
Norma Graziano

Everett Sloane
Irving Cohen

Eileen Heckart
Ma Barbella

Sal Mineo
Romolo

Harold J. Stone
Nick Barbella

Joseph Buloff
Benny

Arch Johnson
Heldon

Sammy White
Whitey Bimstein
Robert P. Lieb
D. A. Hogan

Theodore Newton
Edward Eagan

Steve McQueen
Fidel (uncredited)
Somebody Up There Likes Me — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Somebody Up There Likes Me in United States?
Somebody Up There Likes Me is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies and YouTube.
▸What language is Somebody Up There Likes Me in?
Somebody Up There Likes Me is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Somebody Up There Likes Me?
Somebody Up There Likes Me runs 1 hours 53 minutes (113 minutes).
▸What is Somebody Up There Likes Me rated?
Somebody Up There Likes Me is rated NR. It holds a 7.2/10 audience score from 184 ratings.











