They Call Me Jeeg (2016)
A misanthropic brute gains super-strength from radioactive waste, finding purpose through a deluded girl's anime fantasy.
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.
How intense is They Call Me Jeeg?
They Call Me Jeeg is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch. The humor runs dark.
What They Call Me Jeeg feels like
- Tone
- grittydarkly comicpulpyintimate
- Pace
- Brisk
- Humor
- dark and satirical
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream They Call Me Jeeg
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 15, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is They Call Me Jeeg for you?
Is They Call Me Jeeg scary?
Only a little. They Call Me Jeeg has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is They Call Me Jeeg gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is They Call Me Jeeg sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
How long is They Call Me Jeeg?
They Call Me Jeeg runs 1h 52m.
Where can I stream They Call Me Jeeg?
They Call Me Jeeg is streaming on Prime Video, Kanopy, Hoopla and Pluto TV.
Does They Call Me Jeeg have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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