Movie

J. Edgar

“The most powerful man in the world.”

★ 6.2(2,592)20112h 17m

J. Edgar is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube and Amazon Video in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 18 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Clint Eastwood
Release date: 2011-11-09
Runtime: 2h 17m
Language: English
Box office: $84,606,030
Budget: $35,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Imagine Entertainment

J. Edgar — trailer

About J. Edgar

J. Edgar is a 2011 movie in the Drama, Crime and History genres, directed by Clint Eastwood, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Armie Hammer and Naomi Watts. It has a runtime of 2 hours 17 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.2/10 from 2,592 viewers. Below you can see where to watch J. Edgar in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

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

Themes & keywords

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch J. Edgar in Canada?+

In Canada, J. Edgar is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is J. Edgar on Netflix?+

J. Edgar is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is J. Edgar?+

J. Edgar has a runtime of 2 hours 17 minutes (137 minutes).

Who stars in J. Edgar?+

J. Edgar stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Armie Hammer, Naomi Watts, Josh Lucas and Josh Hamilton.

When did J. Edgar come out?+

J. Edgar is a 2011 movie directed by Clint Eastwood.

What genre is J. Edgar?+

J. Edgar is Drama, Crime and History film.

Who directed J. Edgar?+

J. Edgar was directed by Clint Eastwood.