J. Edgar
“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.
Where to watch J. Edgar in United States
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Where is J. Edgar streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | JioHotstar | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | HBO Max Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | SBS On Demand | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | U-NEXT, HBO Max on U-Next | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About J. Edgar
J. Edgar is a 2011 English-language drama, crime and history film directed by Clint Eastwood. The cast is led by Leonardo DiCaprio, Armie Hammer, Naomi Watts. It has a runtime of 2h 17m. Viewers rate it 6.2/10 across 2600 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
J. Edgar was produced by Imagine Entertainment, Malpaso Productions, and Wintergreen Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on November 9, 2011, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $35 million, it went on to gross $85 million worldwide.
- Director
- Clint Eastwood
- Writers
- Dustin Lance Black
- Release date
- November 9, 2011
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $35 million
- Box office
- $85 million
- Production
- Imagine Entertainment, Malpaso Productions, Wintergreen Productions
J. Edgar cast & crew
J. Edgar was directed by Clint Eastwood and written by Dustin Lance Black.
The cast features Leonardo DiCaprio as John Edgar Hoover, Armie Hammer as Clyde Tolson, Naomi Watts as Helen Gandy, Josh Lucas as Charles Lindbergh, Josh Hamilton as Robert Irwin, and Judi Dench as Anna Marie Hoover.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Clint Eastwood, cinematography is by Tom Stern, and it was produced by Erica Huggins and Brian Grazer.
Is J. Edgar worth watching?
J. Edgar holds an audience score of 6.2/10 from 2,592 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 2h 17m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, crime, and history, J. Edgar is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch J. Edgar
J. Edgar isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of J. Edgar
Leonardo DiCaprio
John Edgar Hoover
Armie Hammer
Clyde Tolson
Naomi Watts
Helen Gandy
Josh Lucas
Charles Lindbergh
Josh Hamilton
Robert Irwin
Judi Dench
Anna Marie Hoover
Geoff Pierson
Mitchell Palmer
Gunner Wright
Dwight Eisenhower
Dermot Mulroney
Colonel Schwarzkopf
Kaitlyn Dever
Palmer's Daughter
Adam Driver
Walter Lyle
Ed Westwick
Agent Smith
J. Edgar — FAQs
▸Where can I watch J. Edgar in United States?
J. Edgar is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is J. Edgar in?
J. Edgar is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is J. Edgar?
J. Edgar runs 2 hours 17 minutes (137 minutes).
▸What is J. Edgar rated?
J. Edgar is rated R. It holds a 6.2/10 audience score from 2,592 ratings.
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