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The FBI Story

1959Movie2 h 29 minNR

CrimeDrama
58
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Rotten Tomatoes60%47%
58
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Rotten Tomatoes60%47%

Summary

A dedicated FBI agent recalls the agency's battles against the Klan, organized crime and Communist spies.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Cast

24 of 60

Crew

Directed by
Mervyn LeRoy
Written by
Richard L. Breen, John Twist
Produced by
Mervyn LeRoy
Music by
Max Steiner

Everyone

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Facts

October 1, 1959 · 2 h 29 min · NR

Released
October 1, 1959
Runtime
2 h 29 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence
Genres
Drama, Crime
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
10 countries

Tropes

FBI Agent, The Film of the Book, Historical Domain Character +2

Q&A

3 questions, like "Where can I stream The FBI Story?"

Questions about The FBI Story

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The FBI Story?

YouTube TV

In the United States, The FBI Story streams on YouTube TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is The FBI Story worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58 (IMDb 6.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 60%).

Is The FBI Story okay for kids?

NRViolence

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.