They Call Me Jeeg_
Original: Lo chiamavano Jeeg Robot
"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.
Starring
Claudio Santamaria, Luca Marinelli, Ilenia Pastorelli
Box Office
$5.7M
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
They Call Me Jeeg earned $5.7M worldwide on a $1.9M budget — a 201% return on investment.
Year context
They Call Me Jeeg was released 10 years ago in 2016.
They Call Me Jeeg is a Drama, Action, Science Fiction film with a runtime of 1h 52m.
CAST (20)
Claudio Santamaria
Enzo Ceccotti
Luca Marinelli
Zingaro
Ilenia Pastorelli
Alessia
Stefano Ambrogi
Sergio
Maurizio Tesei
Biondo
Daniele Trombetti
Tazzina
Francesco Formichetti
Sperma
Joel Sy
Claudietto
Salvatore Esposito
Vincenzo
Gianluca Di Gennaro
Antonio
Antonia Truppo
Nunzia
Juana Jimenez
Marcellone
GC
Giampaolo Crescenzio
Pinocchio
TD
Tommaso Di Carlo
Efeso
Jennifer Distaso
Bambina in Auto
Roberto Libertini
Cruciani
LC
Leandro Carano
Di Lello
Daniela De Vita
Poliziotta
TA
Tamken Abdulaziz
Corriere #1
HJ
Hassen Jamal
Corriere #2
BOX OFFICE
$1.9M
Budget
$5.7M
Revenue
+201%
ROI
BLOCKBUSTER
Verdict
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
112 min (1h 52m)
Original Title
Lo chiamavano Jeeg Robot
Language
Italian
Country
Rating
7.4/10 (2,564 votes)
Popularity
2
Budget
$1,900,000
Box Office
$5,713,331
Profit
+$3,813,331
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is They Call Me Jeeg about?
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 long is They Call Me Jeeg?
They Call Me Jeeg has a runtime of 112 minutes (1h 52m).
Who stars in They Call Me Jeeg?
The cast of They Call Me Jeeg includes Claudio Santamaria, Luca Marinelli, Ilenia Pastorelli, Stefano Ambrogi, Maurizio Tesei.
How much did They Call Me Jeeg make at the box office?
They Call Me Jeeg earned $5,713,331 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $1,900,000.
What is the rating of They Call Me Jeeg?
They Call Me Jeeg has a rating of 7.4 out of 10 based on 2,564 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Drama
Action
Science Fiction