Release Date
November 9, 2011 (Limited)
November 11, 2011
November 11, 2011
DVD Release Date
February 21, 2012 (Buy on Amazon)
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Running Time
137 minutes
MPAA Rating
Rated R for brief strong language
"J. Edgar" explores the public and private life of one of the most powerful, controversial and enigmatic figures of the 20th century. As the face of law enforcement in America for almost fifty years, J. Edgar Hoover (DiCaprio) 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.... Full synopsis »
MOVIE REVIEW
A year ago when it was announced that Leonardo DiCaprio would team up with director Clint Eastwood to portray former FBI director J. Edgar Hoover, the buzz was earsplitting. DiCaprio is one of the best actors working today, Eastwood a multiple Oscar winner and Hoover one of the most interesting people of the 20th century. It was a match made in heaven. So why does the new movie J. Edgar feel like purgatory? Full movie review »
