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Cast & Crew

James Mangold
Director
Bette Davis
As Charlotte Vale (archive footage)
John F. Kennedy
As Self (archive footage)
Nick Offerman
As Alan Lomax
Walter Cronkite
As Self (archive footage)
Scoot McNairy
As Woody Guthrie
Edward Norton
As Pete Seeger

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What is A Complete Unknown about? Toggle content

In the vibrant backdrop of early 1960s New York, a young musician from Minnesota arrives in Greenwich Village with dreams of transforming American music. Armed with his guitar and a unique talent, he quickly captures the attention of the folk scene and forges deep connections within it. As he rises to fame, however, he begins to feel constrained by traditional expectations of the genre. Refusing to be pigeonholed, he makes a bold choice that sends shockwaves through the music community and changes his life forever. This film offers a compelling glimpse into a pivotal moment in musical history as an icon emerges amidst cultural upheaval.

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You can stream A Complete Unknown on: Disney+ YouTube Movies

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as A Complete Unknown include Respect, The Dirt, Bob Marley: One Love, The Apprentice, Killers of the Flower Moon, Nr. 24.

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A Complete Unknown was released in theaters on February 27, 2025.