They Call Me Mister Tibbs! (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1970, They Call Me Mister Tibbs! is an action, thriller and drama film directed by Gordon Douglas, running about 108 minutes. “The last time Virgil Tibbs had a day like this was "In the Heat of the Night"” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A police detective's investigation of a prostitute's murder points to his best friend.
Who’s in it. They Call Me Mister Tibbs! stars Sidney Poitier as Virgil Tibbs, Martin Landau as Logan Sharpe, Barbara McNair as Valerie Tibbs and Anthony Zerbe as Rice Weedon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, They Call Me Mister Tibbs! has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch They Call Me Mister Tibbs! page.
If you liked it. Fans of They Call Me Mister Tibbs! tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch They Call Me Mister Tibbs! (1970)?
- In US, They Call Me Mister Tibbs! is available to stream on ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel , and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is They Call Me Mister Tibbs! worth watching?
- They Call Me Mister Tibbs! holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in They Call Me Mister Tibbs!?
- They Call Me Mister Tibbs! stars Sidney Poitier, Martin Landau, Barbara McNair, Anthony Zerbe and Ed Asner.
- When was They Call Me Mister Tibbs! released?
- They Call Me Mister Tibbs! was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.