They Call Me Jeeg (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 2016, They Call Me Jeeg is an action, comedy, thriller and drama film directed by Gabriele Mainetti, running about 112 minutes. “A superhero like no other” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After coming in contact with radioactive waste, small-time crook Enzo Ceccotti gains super-strength. A misanthropic, introverted brute, he uses his new powers for personal gain until he meets Alessia, a mentally ill girl who believes Enzo is the hero from her favorite anime Steel Jeeg.
Who’s in it. They Call Me Jeeg stars Claudio Santamaria as Enzo Ceccotti, Ilenia Pastorelli as Alessia, Luca Marinelli as Zingaro and Stefano Ambrogi as Sergio, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, They Call Me Jeeg has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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 They Call Me Jeeg page.
If you liked it. Fans of They Call Me Jeeg 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 Jeeg (2016)?
- In US, They Call Me Jeeg is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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 They Call Me Jeeg worth watching?
- They Call Me Jeeg holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, thriller and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in They Call Me Jeeg?
- They Call Me Jeeg stars Claudio Santamaria, Ilenia Pastorelli, Luca Marinelli, Stefano Ambrogi and Maurizio Tesei.
- When was They Call Me Jeeg released?
- They Call Me Jeeg was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.