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A Complete Unknown

2024·Movie
2h 21min·R

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Big heart, strong craft.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace5
  • Spectacle5

Heart

Moving and hopeful

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Pathos7
  • Hopefulness7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

Some sharp wit and satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Satire & Parody5
  • Situational Comedy3

World

A real life story, history, and growing up

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Standout score

  • Music Centrality9
  • Music Composition8
  • Cinematography7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

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.
Biographical Drama1960s Music SceneWest VillageCultural UpheavalMusical RevolutionCharacter-DrivenComing-of-Age StoryMusician's JourneyAmerican Music History

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about A Complete Unknown

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Where can I stream A Complete Unknown legally?

A Complete Unknown is included with a subscription to Hulu in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is A Complete Unknown worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 81%, and Metacritic 70). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is A Complete Unknown rated?

R

It's rated R in the United States.

How long is A Complete Unknown?

2 h 21 min

A Complete Unknown runs 2 h 21 min.

Is A Complete Unknown based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on A Complete Unknown?

Critics76
Audiences79

Yes. Critics average 76 and audiences 79 out of 100, so both groups see A Complete Unknown much the same way.

Was A Complete Unknown a box office hit?

Budget$65 million
Box office$141 million

Yes. It cost about $65 million to make and earned $141 million worldwide, 2.2 times its budget.

What language is A Complete Unknown in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch A Complete Unknown?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for A Complete Unknown in 85 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does A Complete Unknown use?

Titled After the SongSoapbox SadieEstablishing Character MomentDisabled SnarkerBittersweet EndingLonely at the TopCasting GagA God Am IShout-OutRace for Your LoveJerk with a Heart of GoldHero of Another Storyand 19 more

TV Tropes lists 31 storytelling tropes for A Complete Unknown, including Titled After the Song, Soapbox Sadie, Establishing Character Moment.