J. Edgar
“The most powerful man in the world.”
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-09-20
Top Cast
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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
Jessica Hecht
Emma Goldman
Denis O'Hare
Albert Osborne
Lea Thompson
Lela Rogers
Damon Herriman
Bruno Hauptmann
Sadie Calvano
Edgar's Niece
Amanda Schull
Anita Colby
Release History & Theatrical Window
Dubai International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 9, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 13, 2012
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$35M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$84.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.42x
+$49.6M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Clint Eastwood
- Screenplay & Story
- Dustin Lance Black
- Original Score
- Clint Eastwood
- Original Title
- J. Edgar
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 17m
- Production Budget
- $35M
- Worldwide Gross
- $84.6M
- Production Studios
- Imagine Entertainment, Malpaso Productions, Wintergreen Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Clint Eastwood
Dustin Lance Black
Clint Eastwood
Tom Stern
Joel Cox, Gary D. Roach
Clint Eastwood, Brian Grazer, Erica Huggins, Robert Lorenz, Tim Moore
Department Leadership Roster
Clint Eastwood
Director
Dustin Lance Black
Writer
Clint Eastwood
Producer
Brian Grazer
Producer
Robert Lorenz
Producer
Joel Cox
Editor
Gary D. Roach
Editor
Tom Stern
Director of Photography
Deborah Hopper
Costume Design
Clint Eastwood
Original Music Composer
James J. Murakami
Production Design
Buddy Van Horn
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About J. Edgar
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 destroyed his image, his career, and his life.
Who directed J. Edgar?
J. Edgar was directed by Clint Eastwood.
Who stars in J. Edgar?
The principal cast of J. Edgar includes Leonardo DiCaprio, Armie Hammer, Naomi Watts, Josh Lucas, Josh Hamilton.
When was J. Edgar released and how long is it?
J. Edgar was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 2h 17m.
What was the box office and production budget of J. Edgar?
J. Edgar had a reported production budget of $35M and grossed $84.6M at the worldwide box office (2.42 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for J. Edgar?
The original motion picture soundtrack for J. Edgar was composed by Clint Eastwood.
What is the age rating and content advisory for J. Edgar?
J. Edgar holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).