A Complete Unknown
“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.
Where to watch A Complete Unknown in United States
Can I watch A Complete Unknown in United States? A Complete Unknown isn't on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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Where is A Complete Unknown streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Disney Plus, Crave, Crave Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Disney Plus, WOW, Sky Go | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| France | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Spain | Disney Plus, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Disney Plus | — |
| Japan | Disney Plus | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
| South Korea | Disney Plus | — |
About A Complete Unknown
A Complete Unknown is a 2024 English-language drama and music film directed by James Mangold. The cast is led by Timothée Chalamet, Edward Norton, Elle Fanning. It has a runtime of 2h 21m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 1500 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
A Complete Unknown was produced by Veritas Entertainment Group, Range Media Partners, and The Picture Company and made in United States of America. It was released on December 25, 2024, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $65 million, it went on to gross $141 million worldwide.
- Director
- James Mangold
- Writers
- Jay Cocks, James Mangold
- Release date
- December 25, 2024
- OTT release
- February 25, 2025
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $65 million
- Box office
- $141 million
- Production
- Veritas Entertainment Group, Range Media Partners, The Picture Company
A Complete Unknown cast & crew
A Complete Unknown was directed by James Mangold and written by Jay Cocks and James Mangold.
The cast features 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, and Dan Fogler as Albert Grossman.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Phedon Papamichael and it was produced by Andrew Rona and Brian Kavanaugh-Jones.
Is A Complete Unknown worth watching?
A Complete Unknown holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 1,525 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 2h 21m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and music, A Complete Unknown is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch A Complete Unknown
A Complete Unknown isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
It first became available to stream digitally on February 25, 2025.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of A Complete Unknown
Timothée Chalamet
Bob Dylan
Edward Norton
Pete Seeger
Elle Fanning
Sylvie Russo
Monica Barbaro
Joan Baez
Scoot McNairy
Woody Guthrie
Dan Fogler
Albert Grossman
Boyd Holbrook
Johnny Cash
Will Harrison
Bob Neuwirth
Joe Tippett
Dave Van Ronk
Eriko Hatsune
Toshi Seeger
Peter Gray Lewis
Frank (Lawyer)
Peter Gerety
Federal Judge
A Complete Unknown — FAQs
▸Where can I watch A Complete Unknown in United States?
A Complete Unknown is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is A Complete Unknown in?
A Complete Unknown is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is A Complete Unknown?
A Complete Unknown runs 2 hours 21 minutes (141 minutes).
▸What is A Complete Unknown rated?
A Complete Unknown is rated R. It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 1,525 ratings.
▸When did A Complete Unknown release on OTT?
A Complete Unknown became available digitally on February 25, 2025.
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