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A Complete Unknown

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2024 | 141 min | Drama, Music

Friday Night Flick

Why it’s a Friday Night Flick

It collected a shelf of major awards, people are still talking about it, it earned strong reviews (82% on Rotten Tomatoes) and audiences rate it highly (7.1 out of 10). Make plans for this one.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Inside Llewyn Davis or tick, tick... BOOM!, start here.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 21 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: meant for adults.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    82% on Rotten Tomatoes, 70 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesStrong

    7.1 out of 10

  • AwardsVery strong

    Won 1 SAG Award: Screen Actors Guild Awards: Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role. Also nominated for 8 Oscars, 3 Golden Globes and 3 more SAG Awards. Plus 9 other awards.

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $141 million worldwide on a $65 million budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactVery strong

    About 1.0 million people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by James Mangold

  • Timothée ChalametBob Dylan
  • Edward NortonPete Seeger
  • Elle FanningSylvie Russo
  • Monica BarbaroJoan Baez
  • Scoot McNairyWoody Guthrie
  • Dan FoglerAlbert Grossman
  • Boyd HolbrookJohnny Cash
  • Will HarrisonBob Neuwirth
  • Joe TippettDave Van Ronk
  • Eriko HatsuneToshi Seeger