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A man awakens from a coma, only to discover that someone has taken on his identity and that no one, (not even his wife), believes him. With the help of a young woman, he sets out to prove who he is.
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Where is Unknown streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, ABC iview | Fetch TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Germany | Allstars Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | — | Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | — |
| Japan | U-NEXT, HBO Max on U-Next | Amazon Video, FOD, Apple TV Store |
About Unknown
Unknown is a 2011 English-language action, mystery and thriller film directed by Jaume Collet-Serra. The cast is led by Liam Neeson, Diane Kruger, January Jones. It has a runtime of 1h 53m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 4200 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Unknown was produced by Panda Productions, Dark Castle Entertainment, and StudioCanal and made in United States of America and United Kingdom. It was released on February 16, 2011, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $30 million, it went on to gross $131 million worldwide.
- Director
- Jaume Collet-Serra
- Writers
- Oliver Butcher, Stephen Cornwell
- Release date
- February 16, 2011
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America, United Kingdom
- Budget
- $30 million
- Box office
- $131 million
- Production
- Panda Productions, Dark Castle Entertainment, StudioCanal
Unknown cast & crew
Unknown was directed by Jaume Collet-Serra and written by Oliver Butcher and Stephen Cornwell.
The cast features Liam Neeson as Dr. Martin Harris, Diane Kruger as Gina, January Jones as Elizabeth Harris, Aidan Quinn as Martin B., Bruno Ganz as Ernst Jürgen, and Frank Langella as Rodney Cole.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by John Ottman, cinematography is by Flavio Martínez Labiano, and it was produced by Andrew Rona and Joel Silver.
Is Unknown worth watching?
Unknown holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 4,191 ratings, a solidly received action films.
At 1h 53m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy action, mystery, and thriller, Unknown is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Unknown
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.
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Cast of Unknown
Liam Neeson
Dr. Martin Harris
Diane Kruger
Gina
January Jones
Elizabeth Harris
Aidan Quinn
Martin B.
Bruno Ganz
Ernst Jürgen
Frank Langella
Rodney Cole
Sebastian Koch
Professor Leo Bressler
Olivier Schneider
Smith
Stipe Erceg
Jones
Rainer Bock
Herr Strauss
Mido Hamada
Prince Shada
Clint Dyer
Biko
Unknown — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Unknown in United States?
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 Unknown in?
Unknown is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, German, Turkish, Arabic. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Unknown?
Unknown runs 1 hours 53 minutes (113 minutes).
▸What is Unknown rated?
Unknown is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 4,191 ratings.
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