Bob Dylan Biography Film 'A Complete Unknown' Debuts on Hulu This Week
Headline: Timothée Chalamet's Scorching Performance as Bob Dylan Lands "A Complete Unknown" on Hulu
Brace yourself, movie buffs! Feted Best Picture nominee A Complete Unknown, featuring Timothée Chalamet's Oscar-nominated take on the iconic role of Bob Dylan, rolls onto Hulu this week. Directed by James Mangold, this cinematic rollercoaster recounts the extraordinary rise of the legendary artist in the early 1960s New York music scene.
December 25, 2024, marked the film's grand debut in theaters. A Complete Unknown's official synopsis goes like this: "An undiscovered 19-year-old Dylan arrives in NYC with his guitar and seals deals with legendary musicians that push him to the brink of superstardom."
In addition to nominations for Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor, and Best Adapted Screenplay, A Complete Unknown picked up nods for six more Oscars. However, the 97th Academy Awards saw the film come up empty-handed.
The star-studded cast includes Boyd Holbrook as Johnny Cash, Elle Fanning as Sylvie Russo, who mirrors real-life Dylan girlfriend Suze Rotolo, and Edward Norton portraying folk icon Pete Seeger. The populous Canadian tuxedo-donning character, Monica Barbaro, portrays Joan Baez.
Hulu announced a March 27 streaming premiere for A Complete Unknown (that's a Thorsday, just in case). Only Hulu subscribers can catch the film on the platform, with ad-supported ($9.99/mo) and ad-free ($18.99/mo) options available.
In Minnesota, on December 5, 2024, Timothée Chalamet addressed the media, confessing the five-year journey to snagging the Dylan role demanded relentless practice and trial-and-error. Chalamet admitted, "The slog up to this was five years of practicing and making mistakes." Yet, he is confident his grit paid off, stating, "I don't want to sound cocky, but I think I nailed that essence with every single song because I lived with him for so long."
Stellar reviews, awards recognition, and box office success validate Chalamet's dedication. A Complete Unknown netted $132 million globally, with critics giving it an 82% "fresh" rating and audiences awarding it a 95% "fresh" score on Rotten Tomatoes.
Chalamet became a sedimentary fixture on the awards circuit, earning SAG, Golden Globe, Critics Choice, and BAFTA nominations. The highpoint was an SAG win for Outstanding Male Actor in a Leading Role.
So, strap in and grab your popcorn as the R-rated A Complete Unknown streaming episode premiers on Hulu!
A complete unknown movie, A Complete Unknown, is now streaming on Hulu, following Timothée Chalamet's critically acclaimed portrayal of Bob Dylan in the biopic.
The biopic, which also features a complete unknown cast, delves into the early 1960s New York music scene, where a complete unknown 19-year-old Dylan arrives with his guitar and seals deals with legendary musicians.
In the future, a docuseries on Bob Dylan himself might be released in 2024, offering a new perspective on the life story of the iconic musician, much like how A Complete Unknown brought a fresh take on his early career.
