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They Call Me Jeeg

2016Movie1 h 52 min

77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Metacritic–7.1Rotten Tomatoes82%77%

A thrilling, violent sci-fi movie about everyday modern life and crime.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Superhero Origin Story
  • Radioactive Powers
  • Small-Time Crook
  • Mental Illness Representation
  • Unlikely Hero
  • Italian Crime Film
  • Dark Humor
  • Pop Culture References
  • Action and Romance

Cast

19 of 19

Crew

Directed by
Gabriele Mainetti
Written by
Nicola Guaglianone, Menotti
Produced by
Gabriele Mainetti
Music by
Gabriele Mainetti, Michele Braga

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

February 25, 2016 · 1 h 52 min · Violence, Strong Language

Released
February 25, 2016
Runtime
1 h 52 min
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Science Fiction, Action, Drama
Original language
Italian
Made in
Italy
Budget
$2 million
Box office
$6 million
Available in
22 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream They Call Me Jeeg?"

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Where can I stream They Call Me Jeeg?

PrimeKanopyHooplaPluto TVAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsFawesomeXumo PlayTubi TV

In the United States, They Call Me Jeeg streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, Pluto TV, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Fawesome, Xumo Play, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 5 other countries.

Is They Call Me Jeeg worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 7 and Rotten Tomatoes 82%).

Is They Call Me Jeeg good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightParty Vibe

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

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.

Is They Call Me Jeeg in English?

Italian

No, it was made in Italian.