J. Edgar (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2011, J. Edgar is a drama, crime and history film directed by Clint Eastwood, running about 137 minutes. “The most powerful man in the world.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. J. Edgar stars Leonardo DiCaprio as John Edgar Hoover, Josh Hamilton as Robert Irwin, Geoff Pierson as Mitchell Palmer and Armie Hammer as Clyde Tolson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, J. Edgar has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $84.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch J. Edgar page.
If you liked it. Fans of J. Edgar tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch J. Edgar (2011)?
- In US, J. Edgar is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is J. Edgar worth watching?
- J. Edgar holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in J. Edgar?
- J. Edgar stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Josh Hamilton, Geoff Pierson, Armie Hammer and Naomi Watts.
- When was J. Edgar released?
- J. Edgar was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 137 minutes.