Burbank, CA – February 11, 2025 – Directed by Academy Award nominee James Mangold, “A Complete Unknown” offers an intimate portrayal of Bob Dylan’s transformative years in the early 1960s. Academy Award nominee Timothée Chalamet delivers a captivating performance as Dylan, capturing his evolution from a burgeoning folk artist to a cultural icon. The film delves into Dylan’s relationships with contemporaries like Woody Guthrie (Scoot McNairy), Joan Baez (Monica Barbaro), and Pete Seeger (Edward Norton), whose influence shaped his early sound and whose reaction to Dylan’s electric set at Newport became the stuff of legend.
Critics have lauded Chalamet’s portrayal, with The Hollywood Reporter noting, “Timothée Chalamet delivers an electrifying, transformative performance.” Featuring live renditions of Dylan’s most celebrated songs and a stellar ensemble cast, “A Complete Unknown” is a must-have and compelling addition to any film collection.
Certified-Fresh and Certified-Hot on Rotten Tomatoes™, audiences can get Searchlight Pictures’ “A Complete Unknown” with never-before-seen bonus extras when the film arrives on digital platforms (Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home) on February 25th. Additionally, fans can bring home the film in breathtaking 4K Ultra HD™ Dolby Vision® along with Atmos® audio delivering an unforgettable home theater experience with jaw-dropping visuals and immersive, cinematic sound on April 1st.
SYNOPSIS
New York, 1961. Against the backdrop of a vibrant music scene and tumultuous cultural upheaval, an enigmatic 19-year-old from Minnesota arrives with his guitar and revolutionary talent, destined to change the course of American music. He forges intimate relationships with music icons of Greenwich Village on his meteoric rise, culminating in a groundbreaking and controversial performance that reverberates worldwide. Timothée Chalamet stars and sings as Bob Dylan in James Mangold’s “A Complete Unknown,” the electric true story behind the rise of one of the most iconic singer-songwriters in history. The film also stars 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.
“A Complete Unknown” has been nominated for 8 Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Director James Mangold and Best Actor Timothée Chalamet, as well as 6 BAFTA Awards including Best Actor Timothée Chalamet, Best Supporting Actor Edward Norton and Best Picture, and 3 Golden Globe Awards® Nominations including Best Actor Timothée Chalamet, Best Supporting Actor Edward Norton and Best Drama Picture. The film also received 4 SAG Awards nominations, including for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture and a PGA and WGA Awards nomination. Mangold was nominated for the DGA Awards, his first DGA nod.
Bonus Features:*
• The Making of A Complete Unknown
♦ The Story
♦ Timothée Chalamet as Bob Dylan
♦ The Supporting Cast
♦ The Design
•Audio Commentary by James Mangold
*Bonus features may vary by product and retailer.
Available on Digital February 25th and on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray™ and HD Blu-ray™ April 1st
