I Called Him Morgan (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2016, I Called Him Morgan is a music, history and documentary film directed by Kasper Collin, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. Part jazz history, part true-crime tale, Kasper Collin’s new documentary employs extensive archival footage and new interviews to tell the tragic story of the magnificently talented trumpeter Lee Morgan and his common-law wife Helen, who murdered him in a New York bar in 1972.
Who’s in it. I Called Him Morgan stars Lee Morgan as Self (archive material), Helen Morgan as Self (archive material), Wayne Shorter as Self and Larry Reni Thomas as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, I Called Him Morgan has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Night Flight Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch I Called Him Morgan page.
If you liked it. Fans of I Called Him Morgan tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch I Called Him Morgan (2016)?
- In US, I Called Him Morgan is available to stream on Night Flight Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is I Called Him Morgan worth watching?
- I Called Him Morgan holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music, history and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in I Called Him Morgan?
- I Called Him Morgan stars Lee Morgan, Helen Morgan, Wayne Shorter, Larry Reni Thomas and Judith Johnson.
- When was I Called Him Morgan released?
- I Called Him Morgan was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.