The Timothée Chalamet Bob Dylan Biopic You Need to See
Timothée Chalamet embodies Bob Dylan in James Mangold’s “A Complete Unknown.”
Explore the film’s music, cast, and story of Dylan’s rise to fame.
Set against the backdrop of the vibrant 1960s Greenwich Village music scene, “A Complete Unknown” captures the energy and cultural upheaval that shaped Dylan’s early career.
The film follows his journey from a fresh-faced 19-year-old arriving in New York to his meteoric rise, highlighting his relationships with key figures like Pete Seeger (Edward Norton), Sylvie Russo (Elle Fanning), Joan Baez (Monica Barbaro), Johnny Cash (Boyd Holbrook), and Woody Guthrie (Scoot McNairy).
This is more than just a biopic; it’s a time capsule.
It transports viewers back to a pivotal moment in American music history, a time of change, creativity, and the birth of a legend.
The film explores the complex relationships and experiences that shaped Dylan’s music, offering insights into the man behind the myth.
With its stellar cast, compelling story, and the magic of Timothée Chalamet as Bob Dylan, “A Complete Unknown” is a must-see for music lovers, film enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the story of one of the most influential singer-songwriters of all time.
Experience the Story of Bob Dylan’s Rise
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A Complete Unknown
Searchlight Pictures
Rated R
Release Date 2/25/25
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.
Director
James Mangold
Producers
James Mangold
Fred Berger
Alex Heineman
Peter Jaysen
Bob Bookman
Alan Gasmer
Jeff Rosen
Timothée Chalamet
Cast
Timothée Chalamet
Edward Norton
Elle Fanning
Monica Barbaro
Boyd Holbrook
Dan Fogler
Norbert Leo Butz
Eriko Hatsune
Big Bill Morganfield
Will Harrison
Scoot McNairy
P.J. Byrne
Michael Chernus
Charlie Tahan
Eli Brown
Joe Tippett
Peter Gray Lewis
Peter Gerety
Leonard Grossman
David Wenzel
Official Trailer: A Complete Unknown
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