They Call Me Mister Tibbs!
1970, English. Directed by Gordon Douglas.
The last time Virgil Tibbs had a day like this was "In the Heat of the Night"
A police detective's investigation of a prostitute's murder points to his best friend.
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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5.9/10 from 109 TMDB viewer ratings.
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They Call Me Mister Tibbs! is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, ScreenPix, and ScreenPix Amazon Channel in India.
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Virgil Tibbs Trilogy: watch order
Cast & crew
- Gordon DouglasDirector
- Sidney PoitierVirgil Tibbs
- Martin LandauLogan Sharpe
- Barbara McNairValerie Tibbs
- Anthony ZerbeRice Weedon
- Ed AsnerWoody Garfield
- Jeff CoreyCaptain Marden
- Norma CraneMarge Garfield
- Juano HernandezMealie Williamson
- David SheinerLt. Herb Kenner
- Beverly ToddPuff
- Ted GehringInspector Deutsch
- Linda TowneJoy Sturges
Details
- Released
- 10 July 1970
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Alan Trustman, James R. Webb
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They Call Me Mister Tibbs!: quick answers
What should I watch before They Call Me Mister Tibbs!?
Watch In the Heat of the Night (1967) first.
What comes after They Call Me Mister Tibbs!?
Next in the series: The Organization (1971).
Is They Call Me Mister Tibbs! worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.9/10 from 109 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is They Call Me Mister Tibbs!?
They Call Me Mister Tibbs! runs 108 minutes (1h 48m).
Does They Call Me Mister Tibbs! have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for They Call Me Mister Tibbs!. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
They Call Me Mister Tibbs! parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
They Call Me Mister Tibbs! is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is They Call Me Mister Tibbs! on?
They Call Me Mister Tibbs! is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, ScreenPix, and ScreenPix Amazon Channel in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like They Call Me Mister Tibbs!?
If you liked They Call Me Mister Tibbs!, try Kidnapping Mr. Heineken, The Locksmith, Spartan.
Who directed They Call Me Mister Tibbs!?
They Call Me Mister Tibbs! (1970) was directed by Gordon Douglas and stars Sidney Poitier, Martin Landau, Barbara McNair.