Unknown (2011)
A man awakens to a stolen identity, battling a gritty, brisk mystery to reclaim his very existence.
A man awakens from a coma, only to discover that someone has taken on his identity and that no one, (not even his wife), believes him. With the help of a young woman, he sets out to prove who he is.
How intense is Unknown?
Unknown is not scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated PG-13.
What Unknown feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulgritty
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Unknown
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Is Unknown for you?
Is Unknown scary?
No. Unknown is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Unknown gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Unknown sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Unknown OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Unknown?
Unknown runs 1h 53m.
Where can I stream Unknown?
Unknown is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Unknown have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
Cast and crew
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