The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover
1977, English. Directed by Larry Cohen.
The files that escaped the shredder have become an incredible motion picture.
The story of J. Edgar Hoover, head of the FBI from 1924-1972, following his racket-busting days through his reign under eight US presidents.
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
Start now and it ends at ….
Too new to call
Not enough people have rated it yet for a verdict.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
Where to watch The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover
The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and MGM+ in India.
Stream
Amazon Prime Video
fuboTV
MGM+ Amazon Channel
Philo
MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel
MGM Plus
Amazon Prime Video with AdsFree
Tubi TVRent
Amazon VideoBuy
Availability in India as of 14 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Cast & crew
- Larry CohenDirector
- Broderick CrawfordJ. Edgar Hoover
- James WainwrightYoung Hoover
- Michael ParksRobert F. Kennedy
- José FerrerLionel McCoy
- Celeste HolmFlorence Hollister
- Rip TornDwight Webb
- Dan DaileyClyde Tolson
- Ronee BlakleyCarrie DeWitt
- Howard Da SilvaPres. Franklin D. Roosevelt
- John MarleyDave Hindley
- Michael SacksMelvin Purvis
- Raymond St. JacquesMartin Luther King
Details
- Released
- 1 December 1977
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Larry Cohen
Check ratings elsewhere
News & fan talk
If you liked The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover
Ike: Countdown to D-Day
2004 · 6.5/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Nightwatching
2007 · 6.2/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Fanny Lye Deliver'd
2019 · 6.2/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Walking with the Enemy
2014 · 6.3/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Shooting Dogs
2006 · 7.5/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Miles Ahead
2016 · 6.4/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Stanford Prison Experiment
2015 · 6.8/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Gotti
1996 · 6.6/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Untouchables
1987 · 7.8/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Crown Heights
2017 · 6.6/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover: quick answers
Is The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover worth watching?
The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover?
The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover runs 112 minutes (1h 52m).
Does The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover on?
The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and MGM+ in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover?
If you liked The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover, try Ike: Countdown to D-Day, Nightwatching, Fanny Lye Deliver'd.
Who directed The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover?
The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover (1977) was directed by Larry Cohen and stars Broderick Crawford, James Wainwright, Michael Parks.