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J. Edgar

2011Movie2 h 17 minR

CrimeDrama
55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Metacritic596.4Rotten Tomatoes44%44%

A slow-burning, layered drama movie about history and a real life story, with standout performances and characters.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Story

The most powerful man in the world.

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.

Feels like

  • Historical Biopic
  • Psychological Drama
  • Political Intrigue
  • Character Study
  • Non-Linear Narrative
  • Power Dynamics
  • Repressed Identity
  • Cold War Era
  • Authoritarianism

Cast

24 of 59

Crew

Directed by
Clint Eastwood
Written by
Dustin Lance Black
Produced by
Clint Eastwood, Brian Grazer, Robert Lorenz
Music by
Clint Eastwood

Everyone

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Facts

November 9, 2011 · 2 h 17 min · R

Released
November 9, 2011
Runtime
2 h 17 min
Age rating
R
Content
Strong Language, Sexual Content
Genres
Drama, Crime, History
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$35 million
Box office
$85 million
Available in
83 countries

Tropes

Knight Templar, Crossdresser, Invasion of the Baby Snatchers +9

  • Knight Templar
  • Crossdresser
  • Invasion of the Baby Snatchers
  • Un-person
  • FBI Agent
  • The Cameo
  • Bury Your Gays
  • Hauled Before a Senate Subcommittee
  • Oscar Bait
  • It Will Never Catch On
  • Unseen Character
  • The Determinator

12 of 43 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream J. Edgar?"

Questions about J. Edgar

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream J. Edgar?

In the United States, you can rent or buy J. Edgar from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 31 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is J. Edgar worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 44%, and Metacritic 59).

Will I feel good after watching J. Edgar?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is J. Edgar plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does J. Edgar use?

Knight TemplarCrossdresserInvasion of the Baby SnatchersUn-personFBI AgentThe CameoBury Your GaysHauled Before a Senate SubcommitteeOscar BaitIt Will Never Catch OnUnseen CharacterThe Determinatorand 31 more

TV Tropes lists 43 tropes for it, including Knight Templar, Crossdresser, and Invasion of the Baby Snatchers.