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Somebody Up There Likes Me

1996Movie1 h 56 min

Drama
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1

A thrilling, violent action movie about sports and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you · you want something quiet and calm

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Not for warmth, scares or laughs.

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Story

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

Feels like

  • Hong Kong Action Drama
  • Kickboxing Movie
  • Rebel Romance
  • Underground Fights
  • Redemption Arc
  • Intense Martial Arts
  • Dramatic Sports Narrative
  • Fast-Paced Action
  • Destiny and Conflict

Cast

24 of 27

Crew

Directed by
Patrick Leung Pak-kin
Written by
Chan Hing-kai
Produced by
John Woo, Linda Kuk Mei-Lai
Music by
David Wu, Dennie Wong Tan-Yee

Everyone

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Facts

April 20, 1996 · 1 h 56 min · Violence, Strong Language

Released
April 20, 1996
Runtime
1 h 56 min
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Action, Drama
Original language
cn
Made in
Hong Kong SAR China, Taiwan
Available in
1 country

Tropes

Match Cut, Call-Back, Ironic Echo +9

  • Match Cut
  • Call-Back
  • Ironic Echo
  • Spinning Paper
  • Big Game
  • Bartender Confidant
  • Honor Before Reason
  • Answer Cut
  • Title Drop
  • Blackmail
  • Officer O'Hara
  • Line-of-Sight Alias

12 of 24 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Somebody Up There Likes Me?"

Questions about Somebody Up There Likes Me

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Somebody Up There Likes Me?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Somebody Up There Likes Me worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 6.1).

Is Somebody Up There Likes Me good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Somebody Up There Likes Me in English?

cn

No, it was made in cn.

What tropes does Somebody Up There Likes Me use?

Match CutCall-BackIronic EchoSpinning PaperBig GameBartender ConfidantHonor Before ReasonAnswer CutTitle DropBlackmailOfficer O'HaraLine-of-Sight Aliasand 12 more

TV Tropes lists 24 tropes for it, including Match Cut, Call-Back, and Ironic Echo.