A Complete Unknown
“The ballad of a true original.”
Synopsis
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.
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Top Cast
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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
Lenny Grossman
Federal Court Clerk
David Wenzel
Cab Driver
Riley Hashimoto
Danny Seeger
Eloise Peyrot
Tinya Seeger
Maya Feldman
Mika Seeger
Reza Salazar
Tito (Gerdes Stage Manager)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 62 DaysSydney, New South Wales
Festival / Special Debut
December 25, 2024
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 25, 2025
VOD & Digital Platforms
April 1, 2025
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$65M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$140.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.16x
+$75.5M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Mangold
- Screenplay & Story
- Jay Cocks, James Mangold
- Original Title
- A Complete Unknown
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 21m
- Production Budget
- $65M
- Worldwide Gross
- $140.5M
- Production Studios
- Veritas Entertainment Group, Range Media Partners, The Picture Company, Turnpike Films, White Water, Searchlight Pictures, TSG Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Mangold
Jay Cocks, James Mangold, Elijah Wald
Phedon Papamichael
Andrew Buckland, Scott Morris
Andrew Rona, Brian Kavanaugh-Jones, Timothée Chalamet, Fred Berger, Alex Heineman
Department Leadership Roster
Phedon Papamichael
Director of Photography
Timothée Chalamet
Producer
Fred Berger
Producer
Alex Heineman
Producer
Alan Gasmer
Producer
Peter Jaysen
Producer
Bob Bookman
Producer
James Mangold
Director
James Mangold
Producer
Jeff Rosen
Producer
Dean Neistat
Stunt Coordinator
Jay Cocks
Screenplay
James Mangold
Screenplay
Andrew Buckland
Editor
Scott Morris
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Stressful Scenes
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted to Adults (18+).
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Complete Unknown
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Complete Unknown about?
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.
Who directed A Complete Unknown?
A Complete Unknown was directed by James Mangold.
Who stars in A Complete Unknown?
The principal cast of A Complete Unknown includes Timothée Chalamet, Edward Norton, Elle Fanning, Monica Barbaro, Scoot McNairy.
When was A Complete Unknown released and how long is it?
A Complete Unknown was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 2h 21m.
What was the box office and production budget of A Complete Unknown?
A Complete Unknown had a reported production budget of $65M and grossed $140.5M at the worldwide box office (2.16 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Is A Complete Unknown based on a book or true story?
A Complete Unknown is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Elijah Wald".
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Complete Unknown?
A Complete Unknown holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: 14A; DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); IN: A (Restricted to Adults (18+).); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).