The FBI Story
1959, English. Directed by Mervyn LeRoy.
You are crouched in a basement stairway opposite a theatre in Chicago. Keep your eyes on that FBI man across the street. He has set the trap for deadly public enemy, John Dillinger...
A dedicated FBI agent recalls the agency's battles against the Klan, organized crime and Communist spies.
- Runtime
- 2h 29m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.2/10 from 47 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The FBI Story
The FBI Story is streaming on YouTube TV in India.
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Cast & crew
- Mervyn LeRoyDirector
- James StewartJohn Michael ('Chip') Hardesty
- Vera MilesLucy Ann Hardesty
- Murray HamiltonSam Crandall
- Larry PennellGeorge Crandall
- Nick AdamsJohn Gilbert ('Jack') Graham
- Diane JergensJennie Hardesty
- Jean WillesAnna Sage
- Joyce TaylorAnne Hardesty
- Victor MillanMario
- Parley BaerHarry Dakins
- Paul Genge"Whitey"
- Fay RoopeDwight McCutcheon
Details
- Released
- 1 October 1959
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Richard L. Breen, John Twist
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The FBI Story: quick answers
Is The FBI Story worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 47 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The FBI Story?
The FBI Story runs 149 minutes (2h 29m).
Does The FBI Story have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The FBI Story. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The FBI Story parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The FBI Story is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The FBI Story on?
The FBI Story is streaming on YouTube TV in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The FBI Story?
If you liked The FBI Story, try The Glenn Miller Story, The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover, Confessions of a Nazi Spy.
Who directed The FBI Story?
The FBI Story (1959) was directed by Mervyn LeRoy and stars James Stewart, Vera Miles, Murray Hamilton.