J. Edgar
2012, English. Directed by Clint Eastwood.
The most powerful man in the world.
As the face of law enforcement in the United States for almost 50 years, J. Edgar Hoover was feared and admired, reviled and revered. But behind closed doors, he held secrets that would have destroyed his image, his career, and his life.
- Runtime
- 2h 17m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.2/10 from 2,669 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch J. Edgar
J. Edgar is streaming on JioHotstar in India.
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Cast & crew
- Clint EastwoodDirector
- Leonardo DiCaprioJohn Edgar Hoover
- Armie HammerClyde Tolson
- Naomi WattsHelen Gandy
- Josh LucasCharles Lindbergh
- Josh HamiltonRobert Irwin
- Judi DenchAnna Marie Hoover
- Geoff PiersonMitchell Palmer
- Gunner WrightDwight Eisenhower
- Dermot MulroneyColonel Schwarzkopf
- Kaitlyn DeverPalmer's Daughter
- Adam DriverWalter Lyle
- Ed WestwickAgent Smith
Details
- Released
- 20 January 2012
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Dustin Lance Black
- Budget
- $35M
- Box office
- $85M
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J. Edgar: quick answers
Is J. Edgar worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 2,669 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is J. Edgar?
J. Edgar runs 137 minutes (2h 17m).
Does J. Edgar have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for J. Edgar. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
J. Edgar parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
J. Edgar is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is J. Edgar on?
J. Edgar is streaming on JioHotstar in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like J. Edgar?
If you liked J. Edgar, try Public Enemies, No Man of God, The Krays.
Who directed J. Edgar?
J. Edgar (2012) was directed by Clint Eastwood and stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Armie Hammer, Naomi Watts.