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Timothée Chalamet stars as Bob Dylan in the new biopic, A Complete Unknown, which explores the folk singer's early life. If you can't make it to the theaters or want to watch it again, read on to find out when the movie will be available on Hulu and digital platforms.

Directed by James Mangold, A Complete Unknown examines the early journey of a folk artist, highlighting his rise in New York City and his controversial performance at 1965 Newport Folk Festival, where he sparked debate in the folk community when he brought out an electric guitar. The cast also features Edward Norton, Monica Barbaro, Scoot McNairy, Elle Fanning, and Boyd Holbrook alongside Chalamet.

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“In the early 1960s, 19-year-old Bob Dylan arrives in New York with his guitar and revolutionary talent, destined to change the course of American music,” the official synopsis reads. “Forming his most intimate relationships during his rise to fame, he grows restless with the folk movement, making a controversial choice that reverberates worldwide.”

To prepare for his role, where Chalamet lends his vocals in real life, the actor worked with a vocal coach, a guitar instructor, a dialect coach, a movement coach, and a harmonica teacher. The 28-year-old star even wrote out Bob Dylan's lyrics on sheets of paper and taped them to his walls, according to Rolling Stone. “People are deeply protective of Bob Dylan and his music legacy,” Chalamet told the site, “because it’s so pure in a sense, and they don’t want to see a biopic mishandle that.”

A Complete Unknown has received glowing reviews, boasting a 79% critics score and a 96% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. Richard Roeper of the Chicago Sun-Times praised it as “one of the best films of 2024,” calling Chalamet’s performance “Oscar-worthy.”

Meanwhile, Emily Zemler from the Observer wrote, “Timothée Chalamet looks, acts, even sings like Bob Dylan in this biopic. But director James Mangold treats Dylan as a mythical figure rather than a person, leaving his mystery intact.”

How To Watch A Complete Unknown Right Now

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A Complete Unknown premiered exclusively in theaters on Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024. Currently, the only way to watch the film is in cinemas. Check your local theaters for specific showtimes.

When Will A Complete Unknown Be Streaming On Hulu?

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A Complete Unknown, distributed by Disney’s Searchlight Pictures, is expected to stream on Hulu in the future. While the exact release date hasn’t been announced, fans can anticipate the film to arrive on the platform within two to three months—likely in February or March 2025.

For comparison, last year’s Poor Things landed on Hulu roughly three months after its theatrical debut, while Kinds of Kindness had an even quicker turnaround, streaming just two months after premiering in theaters.

When Will A Complete Unknown Be Streaming On Digital?

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The good news for fans is that you won’t have to wait for A Complete Unknown to stream on Hulu to enjoy it at home. The film will be available for purchase or rental on video-on-demand platforms like Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV+ much sooner—typically 45 to 65 days after its theatrical release.

This means the earliest A Complete Unknown could be available digitally is February 8, 2025. However, the exact timing may depend on the film’s ongoing box office performance. Stay tuned for updates on the official digital release date.

Watch the official trailer for A Complete Unknown below.