# J. Edgar (2011)

> A powerful FBI director constructs a heroic account of his career while concealing the intimate fears and relationships that shaped his public life.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/62892

## Facts

- Runtime: 137 min
- Genres: Drama, Crime, History
- Director: Clint Eastwood
- Cast: Leonardo DiCaprio, Armie Hammer, Naomi Watts, Josh Lucas, Josh Hamilton, Judi Dench, Geoff Pierson, Gunner Wright
- TMDB rating: 6.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1616195/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: somber, ambitious, psychological, historical drama night, biopic double feature

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