A Complete Unknown (2024)
An earnest young musician arrives in 1960s New York, creating atmospheric, melancholy tunes that change music forever.
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 intense is A Complete Unknown?
A Complete Unknown has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. Rated R.
What A Complete Unknown feels like
- Tone
- intimatemelancholyearnestatmospheric
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream A Complete Unknown
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Is A Complete Unknown for you?
Is A Complete Unknown scary?
No. A Complete Unknown is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is A Complete Unknown gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is A Complete Unknown sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is A Complete Unknown OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3.
How long is A Complete Unknown?
A Complete Unknown runs 2h 21m.
Where can I stream A Complete Unknown?
A Complete Unknown is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
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