How long is J. Edgar?

J. Edgar is 2 h 17 min long (137 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:17 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

Where can I stream J. Edgar?

As of 2026-11-05 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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J. Edgar (2011) runs 2 h 17 min, is rated R in the US and averages 6.2 from 2,668 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime: 2 h 17 min — ends 10:17 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: R (US)
Genres: Drama, Crime, History
Released: November 9, 2011
TMDB rating: 6.2 / 10 from 2,668 votes
Director: Clint Eastwood
Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Armie Hammer, Naomi Watts, Josh Lucas
Language: English

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama and Crime reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. As of 2026-11-05 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies.

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How long is J. Edgar?: J. Edgar is 2 h 17 min long (137 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:17 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is J. Edgar rated?: J. Edgar is rated R in the US.
Is J. Edgar a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Crime reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream J. Edgar?: As of 2026-11-05 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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