# Where to watch The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover (1977) in the UK

> The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover (1977) is currently available to stream in the UK on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Last verified on 17 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1977  
**Runtime:** 112 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 5.1/10  
**Genres:** Drama, History  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 17 May 2026 (2026-05-17T16:11:53.643Z)  

## Synopsis

The story of J. Edgar Hoover, head of the FBI from 1924-1972, following his racket-busting days through his reign under eight US presidents.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [Amazon Prime Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=The%20Private%20Files%20of%20J.%20Edgar%20Hoover&i=instant-video)
- [Amazon Prime Video with Ads](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=The%20Private%20Files%20of%20J.%20Edgar%20Hoover&i=instant-video)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover in the UK?**

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**Is The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover is currently included with: Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

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## Sources

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- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
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