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J. Edgar

Synopsis

Acclaimed actor Leonardo DiCaprio stars in Academy Award-winning director Clint Eastwood's richly detailed biopic exploring the life and career of controversial FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover. For nearly 50 years, Hoover (DiCaprio) fought crime as one of the most powerful law enforcers in America. During Hoover's extended stint as Director of the FBI, however, his penchant for bending the law in the name of seeking justice and using the secrets of high profile leaders to gain personal leverage won him just...more

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2.5

Dave White Profile

From the mixed-up files of...

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2.0

Grae Drake Profile

Oscar bait and switch.

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3.0

59 out of 100 Metascore®

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15

OK for kids 15+

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J. Edgar: B+ by MattH306
A very good biopic spanning the career of a fascinating individual.

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Enjoyed It by PinkKitty77
If you are looking for special effects, lots of action or edge of your seat drama this movie is not for you. It is a thinking person's film and most likely...

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