Award-Winning Film ‘A Complete Unknown’ Starring Timothée Chalamet – Review

Directed by Academy Award® nominee James Mangold, “A Complete Unknown” provides a glimpse into Bob Dylan’s formative years in the early 1960s. Timothée Chalamet, also an Academy Award® nominee, delivers a mesmerizing performance as Dylan, tracing his journey from a up-and-coming folk artist to a cultural icon. The film sheds light on Dylan’s relationships with influential figures like Woody Guthrie (played by Scoot McNairy), Joan Baez (portrayed by Monica Barbaro), and Pete Seeger (portrayed by Edward Norton), whose impact helped shape Dylan’s early sound and whose responses to Dylan’s electric performance at Newport are legendary.

Searchlight Pictures’ “A Complete Unknown” has received critical acclaim, being Certified Fresh and Certified Hot on Rotten Tomatoes™. Critics have praised Chalamet’s portrayal, with The Hollywood Reporter describing it as “an electrifying, transformative performance.” Viewers can catch “A Complete Unknown” on Disney+ starting March 27. Fans can also explore the exclusive merchandise collection for the film.

Set in New York in 1961, the film follows a mysterious 19-year-old from Minnesota as he enters the vibrant music scene amidst cultural turbulence. With his guitar and revolutionary talent, he forms close bonds with music icons from Greenwich Village during his meteoric rise, leading to a groundbreaking and controversial performance that resonates globally. Timothée Chalamet stars and sings as Bob Dylan in James Mangold’s “A Complete Unknown,” a compelling true story about the ascent of one of the most iconic singer-songwriters in history. The stellar cast includes Edward Norton as Pete Seeger, Elle Fanning as Sylvie Russo, Monica Barbaro as Joan Baez, Boyd Holbrook as Johnny Cash, and Scoot McNairy as Woody Guthrie.

Crafted by Mangold and Jay Cocks, the film is produced by a talented team including Fred Berger, Alex Heineman, Bob Bookman, Peter Jaysen, Alan Gasmer, Jeff Rosen, and Timothée Chalamet. Don’t miss the chance to stream “A Complete Unknown” exclusively on Disney+ starting March 27.