A Complete Unknown

A soulful, music-filled portrait of an artist's restless rise, balancing intimate moments with the electric charge of creative rebellion.

Directed by

James Mangold

Genres

Drama, Music

Starring

Timothée Chalamet, Edward Norton, Elle Fanning

Tagline

The ballad of a true original.

Overview

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.

How it feels

Melancholic, earnest, tense and warm. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Identity, ambition, freedom, music

Content

Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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