A Complete Unknown
NZ release: 28 November 2024
Offensive language Rated on: 23 January 2025
What’s it about?
In 1961, an unknown 19-year-old Bob Dylan arrives in New York City with his guitar. As he builds relationships with music icons, his rapid rise leads to a performance that makes waves around the world.
The facts
- Directed by James Mangold (Logan, Walk the Line)
- English language
- Runtime: 141 minutes
- Biopic with Timothée Chalamet (Call Me by Your Name, Wonka) as Bob Dylan
- Also starring Edward Norton and Elle Fanning
Why did it get this rating?
This film was cross-rated by the Film and Video Labelling Body. You can find out more about cross-rating here.
A Complete Unknown is a biopic following the early career of musician Bob Dylan, set in 60s America. As part of that time period setting there is smoking and drinking and implied sex (not shown).
Offensive language
Occasional offensive language is used throughout for exclamation including “f*ck”, “sh*t”, and “ars*hole”.
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