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They Call Me Jeeg

2016·Movie
1h 52min
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Metacritic–7.1Rotten Tomatoes82%77%
IMDb7.0Metacritic–7.1Rotten Tomatoes82%77%

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High energy, strong craft.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Violence7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Romance6
  • Hopefulness6
  • Wonder6

Humor

Some slapstick and dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy6
  • Dark Humor6
  • Wit & Wordplay5

World

Everyday modern life and crime

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

A superhero like no other

Exposed to radioactive waste, small-time crook Enzo gains super-strength. A misanthropic, introverted brute, he uses his powers for personal gain until he meets Alessia, a mentally ill girl who believes Enzo is the hero from her favorite anime, Steel Jeeg.
Superhero Origin StoryRadioactive PowersSmall-Time CrookMental Illness RepresentationUnlikely HeroItalian Crime FilmDark HumorPop Culture ReferencesAction and Romance

Crew

Directed by:
Simone Spada, Gabriele Mainetti
Written by:
Nicola Guaglianone, Nicola Guaglianone, Menotti
Produced by:
Gabriele Mainetti, Francesco Vedovati, Giuseppe Giglietti
Composed by:
Gabriele Mainetti, Michele Braga, Valentino Giannì

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream They Call Me Jeeg legally?

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They Call Me Jeeg is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Pluto TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is They Call Me Jeeg worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77/100 (IMDb 7 and Rotten Tomatoes 82%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is They Call Me Jeeg rated?

ViolenceStrong language

Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is They Call Me Jeeg?

1 h 52 min

They Call Me Jeeg runs 1 h 52 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on They Call Me Jeeg?

Critics82
Audiences73

Not quite. Critics rate They Call Me Jeeg higher (82) than audiences (73). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was They Call Me Jeeg a box office hit?

Budget$2 million
Box office$6 million

Yes. It cost about $2 million to make and earned $6 million worldwide, 3.1 times its budget.

What language is They Call Me Jeeg in?

Italian

It was made in Italian. Produced in Italy.

In how many countries can I watch They Call Me Jeeg?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for They Call Me Jeeg in 22 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.