The Unknown Known(2013)
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The Unknown Known Synopsis
Former United States Secretary of Defense, Donald Rumsfeld, discusses his career in Washington D.C. from his days as a congressman in the early 1960s to planning the invasion of Iraq in 2003.
The Unknown Known (2013) is a documentary and history film directed by Errol Morris, released on August 29, 2013 with a runtime of 1h 42m. It stars Donald Rumsfeld, Kenn Medeiros and Errol Morris. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 96 ratings.
- Director:
- Errol Morris
- Writers:
- Errol Morris
- Producers:
- Amanda Branson Gill
- Status:
- Released
The Unknown Known (2013) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Unknown Known before you stream it.
The Unknown Known Cast & Crew
Main cast
Donald Rumsfeld
as Self
- Kenn Medeiros
Kenn Medeiros
as Younger Donald Rumsfeld / Secret Service
Errol Morris
as Self - Interviewer (voice)
Key crew
Directed by Errol Morris, written by Errol Morris, produced by Amanda Branson Gill.
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The Unknown Known Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 96 ratings.
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The Unknown Known – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Unknown Known online?
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The Unknown Known (2013) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Unknown Known?
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The main cast of The Unknown Known (2013) includes Donald Rumsfeld, Kenn Medeiros and Errol Morris. The film was directed by Errol Morris. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Unknown Known released?
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The Unknown Known was released on August 29, 2013 and runs for 1h 42m.
Is The Unknown Known worth watching?
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The Unknown Known (2013) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 96 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Unknown Known?
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Yes. The official The Unknown Known trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.