The ballad of a true original.
New York, early 1960s. Against the backdrop of a vibrant music scene and tumultuous cultural upheaval, an enigmatic 19-year-old from Minnesota arrives in the West Village with his guitar and revolutionary talent, destined to change the course of American music.
A Complete Unknown (2024) is a drama and music film directed by James Mangold, released on December 25, 2024 with a runtime of 2h 21m. It stars Timothée Chalamet, Edward Norton, Elle Fanning and Monica Barbaro. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 1,552 ratings.
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Timothée Chalamet
as Bob Dylan
Edward Norton
as Pete Seeger
Elle Fanning
as Sylvie Russo
Monica Barbaro
as Joan Baez
Scoot McNairy
as Woody Guthrie
Dan Fogler
as Albert Grossman
Boyd Holbrook
as Johnny Cash
Will Harrison
as Bob Neuwirth
Joe Tippett
as Dave Van Ronk
Eriko Hatsune
as Toshi Seeger
Peter Gray Lewis
as Frank (Lawyer)
Peter Gerety
as Federal Judge
Directed by James Mangold, written by Elijah Wald, Jay Cocks and James Mangold, produced by Timothée Chalamet, James Mangold and Alan Gasmer.
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 1,552 ratings.
I grew up in an household that loved Bob Dylan and Joan Baez (though not equally from parent to parent!), and I think it really only instilled in me a sense of contrariness. The more my dad banged on about how great Dylan and his lyrics were, the more that fell of deaf childish ears. Sitting down now I was worried I'd revert to my self of fifty-odd years ago, but thanks to a pretty convincing effort from Timothée…
Reviewed on January 21, 2025
Tribute biographies have become an increasingly popular film genre in recent years, though, truthfully, they’re not all of the same caliber. Content and authenticity play significant roles in their overall quality, but, as experience has shown, these traits can vary widely, depending on the picture. As for writer-director James Mangold’s homage to musician-folk singer-songwriter Bob Dylan (Oscar nominee Timothée…
Reviewed on January 28, 2025
<em>'A Complete Unknown'</em> is a biopic worth watching. I only know of Bob Dylan by name and possibly some vague recognition of a few of his songs, as is usual for me it seems; uncultured swine. Therefore, I was only coming into this to see how it came out as a film - it's very good! Timothée Chalamet's portrayal is impressive for the large majority, I will say his schtick comes across as a little forced in one…
Reviewed on January 31, 2025
Bob Dylan fans should know that director James Mangold’s “A Complete Unknown” isn’t trying to do an in-depth study of the folk music legend, but it’s a solid ride for anyone who loves his music or is curious about his early days. The film gives us a peek into the ‘60s when Dylan was just starting to make waves, showing him as this enigmatic, difficult, and very self-absorbed figure who was about to change the music…
Reviewed on April 4, 2025
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A Complete Unknown (2024) 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.
The main cast of A Complete Unknown (2024) includes Timothée Chalamet, Edward Norton, Elle Fanning, Monica Barbaro and Scoot McNairy. The film was directed by James Mangold. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
A Complete Unknown was released on December 25, 2024 and runs for 2h 21m.
A Complete Unknown (2024) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 1,552 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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