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Somebody Up There Likes Me

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An ageless man-child (Keith Poulson) gets married, has a child and -- along with his best friend (Nick Offerman) -- watches his life fly by.
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Critics Consensus

Somebody Up There Likes Me proves there's still life left in the charmingly offbeat indie dramedy, largely thanks to the efforts of its immensely likable cast.

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Leah Churner Austin Chronicle Apr 5, 2013
4/5
Somebody is nihilistic, misanthropic, and weirdly relaxing. I've never seen anything like it. Go to Full Review Neil Genzlinger New York Times Mar 28, 2013
3/5
It's all kind of cute. Maybe a little too cute, but it does have a nice circle-of-life ending. Go to Full Review Michael Atkinson Time Out Mar 26, 2013
2/5
The time-killing universe Byington has created makes sure we never forget how absurd he thinks the whole movie is. Fun for him, perhaps. Go to Full Review Ed Travis Hollywood Jesus Apr 1, 2020
While I found the film cute at times, the pervading apathy of Somebody Up There Likes Me left me feeling a little disconnected. Go to Full Review Eric D. Snider EricDSnider.com Jul 13, 2013
B
It might not be everyone's cup of tea, but this mixture of magical realism and bittersweet absurdity benefits from a consistency of vision and a genuinely unusual storytelling approach. Go to Full Review Ron Wilkinson Monsters and Critics Apr 14, 2013
7/10
An easy going family comedy featuring odd people who turn out to be just like us. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Nov 6, 2020 A bit naive really but truly charming characters that gets you thinking on why the mess that they're all caught in is somewhat a manifestation on the choices they made. Clearly, the jokes are somewhat absurd but laughable with discrete goofiness to suffer well :) See more Nov 18, 2018 This film was almost good. See more Oct 18, 2015 Possibly the worst movie I have EVER seen. No actually after thinking about it, it IS the worst movie I have EVER seen. It is not funny and the plot makes no sense. Avoid at all costs. See more Jan 23, 2015 byington does a great job with this one -- looking forward to his future projects See more Oct 25, 2014 2X lost review always seems 2 happen when i got something good 2 say!! See more Oct 19, 2014 Unapologetically quirky good. See more Read all reviews
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Bob Byington

Director

Keith Poulson

Max

Nick Offerman

Sal

Jess Weixler

Lyla

Stephanie Hunt

Clarissa

Marshall Bell

Lyla's Father
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Synopsis An ageless man-child (Keith Poulson) gets married, has a child and -- along with his best friend (Nick Offerman) -- watches his life fly by.
Director
Bob Byington
Producer
Hans Graffunder, Nick Offerman
Screenwriter
Bob Byington
Production Co
Somebody the Movie LLC
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 17, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA)
$83.8K
Runtime
1h 15m
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