J. Edgar Hoover (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film
Released in 1987, J. Edgar Hoover is a drama, tv movie and history film directed by Robert L. Collins, running about 108 minutes.
What it’s about. He battled the Kennedys and Martin Luther King, encouraged McCarthy and single-handedly changed the course of history. Hired by F.D.R. to be the director of the FBI, Hoover erected the most sophisticated investigatory agency in the world.
Who’s in it. J. Edgar Hoover stars Rip Torn as Lyndon Baines Johnson, Treat Williams as J. Edgar Hoover, Robert Alan Browne as Gaston Means and David Ogden Stiers as Franklin D. Roosevelt, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch J. Edgar Hoover page.
If you liked it. Fans of J. Edgar Hoover tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch J. Edgar Hoover (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for J. Edgar Hoover change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in J. Edgar Hoover?
- J. Edgar Hoover stars Rip Torn, Treat Williams, Robert Alan Browne, David Ogden Stiers and Charles Hallahan.
- When was J. Edgar Hoover released?
- J. Edgar Hoover was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.