What is the Metascore for J. Edgar?

J. Edgar has a Metascore of 59 out of 100 on Celluloid.

What countries is J. Edgar streaming in?

J. Edgar streams on Disney+ Hotstar in India; HBO Max, Sky Cinema in the United Kingdom. Subscription availability only; rental and purchase options may differ.

J. Edgar

Directed by Clint Eastwood · 2011 · Last reviewed August 31, 2026

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Answer Summary

J. Edgar (2011) earns a 56% Celluloid Score — Not Recommended. Not Recommended — reception was largely negative.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

Quick Verdict

Calculated from 4 available inputs: Celluloid editorial rating, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb. Audience sentiment is shown separately and never changes the composite. See how we calculate scores.

56%

Celluloid Score Not Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

43% Editorial Rating

42% Audience snapshot · excluded

59 Metascore

★★½☆☆ Letterboxd 2.8

6.5 IMDb /10

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Runtime: 2h 17m
Cast: Leonardo DiCaprio , Armie Hammer , Naomi Watts , Josh Lucas , Josh Hamilton , Judi Dench , Geoff Pierson , Gunner Wright , Dermot Mulroney , Kaitlyn Dever
Country: United States
Language: English

Official theatrical poster for J. Edgar (2011)

Theatrical release

Where to watch

Streaming availability varies by region — currently on HBO Max, Sky Cinema in the United Kingdom. Check local listings for your region.

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Where to watch J. Edgar by country

Country	Streaming on
India	Disney+ Hotstar
United Kingdom	HBO Max, Sky Cinema

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Why this score?

Celluloid's editorial rating is reserved (43/100).
Audience reception was lukewarm (42%).
Celluloid Score 56% combines 4 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.

Best for

Fans of Drama

Not ideal for

Anyone needing a safe, highly rated pick

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Is J. Edgar worth watching?

No — J. Edgar earns a 56% Celluloid Score. Not Recommended — reception was largely negative.

Celluloid Verdict

Eastwood’s Hoover biopic — DiCaprio under heavy makeup as the FBI’s secretive founding director.
Celluloid editorial verdict

Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

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.

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