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The Organization

6.319711h 48mPGMovieDramaActionMystery

After a group of young revolutionaries break into a company's corporate headquarters and steal $5,000,000 worth of heroin to keep it off the street, they call on San Francisco Police Lieutenant Virgil Tibbs for assistance.

DirectorDon Medford
WriterJames R. Webb
ProducerWalter Mirisch

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MGM Amazon ChannelMGM Amazon Channel
Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Don Medford

SPSidney Poitier
Sidney Poitier
Virgil Tibbs
BMBarbara McNair
Barbara McNair
Valerie Tibbs
GOGerald S. O'Loughlin
Gerald S. O'Loughlin
Jack Pecora
SNSheree North
Sheree North
Mrs. Morgan
FBFred Beir
Fred Beir
Bob Alford
AGAllen Garfield
Allen Garfield
Benjy
BHBernie Hamilton
Bernie Hamilton
Lt. Jessop
GJGraham Jarvis
Graham Jarvis
William Martin
RJRaúl Juliá
Raúl Juliá
Juan Mendoza
RORon O'Neal
Ron O'Neal
Joe Peralez
JJJames A. Watson, Jr
James A. Watson, Jr
Stacy Baker
CGCharles H. Gray
Charles H. Gray
George Morgan

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The Organization — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Organization?

The Organization is streaming on MGM in Australia, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Organization on Netflix?

No, The Organization is not on Netflix in Australia as of October 2026. It's currently on MGM.

Is The Organization on Amazon Prime Video?

The Organization isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Australia, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Organization for free?

The Organization is available on MGM in Australia, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is there a sequel to The Organization?

The Organization is currently the latest film in the Virgil Tibbs Trilogy.

Is there a prequel to The Organization?

Yes — They Call Me Mister Tibbs! (1970) comes before The Organization in the Virgil Tibbs Trilogy.

Is The Organization part of a trilogy?

Yes — The Organization is part of a trilogy, alongside In the Heat of the Night (1967) and They Call Me Mister Tibbs! (1970).

How many movies are in the Virgil Tibbs Trilogy?

There are 3 films in the Virgil Tibbs Trilogy: In the Heat of the Night (1967), They Call Me Mister Tibbs! (1970) and The Organization (1971).