J. Edgar

2011 · 2h17 · Film

Directed by Clint Eastwood

Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Armie Hammer, Naomi Watts, Josh Lucas, Josh Hamilton, Judi Dench, Geoff Pierson, Gunner Wright, Dermot Mulroney, Kaitlyn Dever

Ideal when you feel… Sad / low Angry Bored

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.

Original language

English

Screenplay

Dustin Lance Black

Music

Clint Eastwood

Cinematography

Tom Stern

Cast

Josh Lucas, Josh Hamilton, Judi Dench, Geoff Pierson, Gunner Wright, Dermot Mulroney, Kaitlyn Dever, Adam Driver, Ed Westwick

Updated July 22, 2026

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