# Somebody Up There Likes Me (1956)

> A volatile New York delinquent discovers discipline, love, and self-belief through an unexpected gift for boxing.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/17012

## Facts

- Runtime: 113 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Robert Wise
- Cast: Paul Newman, Pier Angeli, Everett Sloane, Eileen Heckart, Sal Mineo, Harold J. Stone, Joseph Buloff, Arch Johnson
- TMDB rating: 7.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0049778/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: gritty, earnest, inspirational, classic movie night, sports drama marathon

## Synopsis

A young man's journey through hardship and self-discovery leads him to the boxing ring and love.

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