J. Edgar
"The most powerful man in the world."
Originally released in 2011. J. Edgar is a drama/crime film. directed by Clint Eastwood. With a runtime of 2h 17m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Armie Hammer, and Naomi Watts
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 9, 2011
14 years ago
Runtime
2h 17m
137 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (2,522 votes)
Budget
$35M
Production budget
Box Office
$84.6M
2.4x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
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
Judi Dench
as Anna Marie Hoover
Geoff Pierson
as Mitchell Palmer
Gunner Wright
as Dwight Eisenhower
Dermot Mulroney
as Colonel Schwarzkopf
Kaitlyn Dever
as Palmer's Daughter
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $35,000,000
- Revenue
- $84,606,030
Production Companies
- Imagine Entertainment
- Malpaso Productions
- Wintergreen Productions
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is J. Edgar 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 destro...
Who directed J. Edgar?
J. Edgar was directed by Clint Eastwood.
How long is J. Edgar?
J. Edgar has a runtime of 2 hours and 17 minutes (137 minutes total).
When was J. Edgar released?
J. Edgar was released on November 9, 2011 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in J. Edgar?
The main cast of J. Edgar includes Leonardo DiCaprio, Armie Hammer, Naomi Watts, Josh Lucas, Josh Hamilton.
Is J. Edgar worth watching?
J. Edgar has a user rating of 6.2/10 based on 2,522 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.