A Complete Unknown OTT Release Date and Streaming Details

The biographical musical drama “A Complete Unknown” stars Timothée Chalamet as the renowned artist Bob Dylan. On December 10, 2024, the movie made its global premiere at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. On December 25, 2024, it was released in theaters. Critics gave it mostly favorable reviews when it was first released, praising its musical storytelling and performances.

OTT Release Date and Where to watch

It is based on Dylan Goes Electric, written by Elijah Wald, and will be available digitally on May 31, 2025. Identity, relationships, the art of transformation, celebrity and loneliness, and the cultural upheaval of the 1960s are among the topics that are explored in the movie.

Storyline

A Complete Unknown explores the transformative early years of Bob Dylan, particularly focusing on his arrival in New York City in the 1960s, where he emerged as a rising folk music sensation. The story follows Dylan’s evolution from a little-known Minnesota musician to a cultural icon, capturing his early struggles, growing fame, and the complex relationships that shaped his life and music.

The film is set against the backdrop of the American folk music revival and delves into Dylan’s interactions with key figures of the era, including his romantic and creative relationship with Joan Baez. It also covers the internal and external tensions he faced—between fame and privacy, activism and artistry, and tradition and change.

Cast and Crew

The film’s cast includes, among others, Edward Norton as Pete Seeger, Monica Barbaro as Joan Baez, Dan Fogler as Albert Grossman, Boyd Holbrook as Johnny Cash, Elle Fanning as Sylvie Russo, Big Bill Morganfield as Jesse Moffette, and Timothée Chalamet as Bob Dylan.

Directed by

James Mangold and Jay Cocks are the directors and writers. Veritas Entertainment Group, The Picture Company, Turnpike Films, and Searchlight Pictures are the producers.

Title Inspiration

The chorus of Bob Dylan’s 1965 hit song “Like a Rolling Stone” serves as the inspiration for the film’s title.

Box Office Performance

The film was distributed in the United States by Searchlight Pictures on December 25, 2024, following its global premiere on December 10, 2024, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. The picture earned $140 million worldwide thanks to critical acclaim for its performers, direction, and narrative that was centered around music.