Timothée Chalamet has swiftly risen to prominence as one of Hollywood’s most sought-after actors. Following breakout performances in acclaimed films like Lady Bird and Call Me By Your Name, both released in 2017, Chalamet’s fame skyrocketed in the 2020s with a string of significant roles. Highlights from this period include performances in The French Dispatch and Don’t Look Up in 2021. However, it was his portrayal in Dune that truly solidified his status as a leading man within the film industry.
The success of his career was further cemented with the release of Wonka in 2023, where Chalamet dazzled audiences as the iconic chocolatier. This was followed by the even more successful Dune: Part Two in early 2024, which surpassed its predecessor both critically and at the box office. Although his upcoming project does not match the epic scale of his collaborations with Denis Villeneuve, it did achieve notable recognition with eight Oscar nominations in the 2024 Academy Awards.
A Complete Unknown Dominates Streaming
Redemption for A Complete Unknown After Oscar Shortcomings
A Complete Unknown, directed by James Mangold and featuring Chalamet in the role of legendary folk singer Bob Dylan, has emerged at the top of streaming charts despite not winning any awards at the Oscars. The film narrates Dylan’s transformative journey leading up to a historical performance in the 1960s. The cast also includes notable actors such as Monica Barbaro as Joan Baez, Elle Fanning portraying Sylvie Russo, Edward Norton as Pete Seeger, and Boyd Holbrook as Johnny Cash. Receiving critical acclaim, the film was nominated for several prestigious awards including Best Picture, Best Actor, and Best Director.
Despite its Oscar snubs, indications from Reelgood show that A Complete Unknown captured the title of the most popular streaming film in the U.S. during the week of March 27 to April 2. When factoring in both film and television, it ranks second overall, coming in just behind Adolescence on Netflix. As for the movie charts alone, A Complete Unknown outperformed several other titles, including Holland, Anora, The Life List, and Wicked, and is currently available for streaming on Hulu.
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Reelgood’s Top 10 Streaming Movies in the U.S. (Mar. 27 – Apr. 2) |
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1 |
A Complete Unknown |
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2 |
Holland |
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3 |
Anora |
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4 |
The Life List |
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5 |
Wicked |
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6 |
Den of Thieves: Pantera |
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7 |
The Substance |
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8 |
The Electric State |
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9 |
Kraven the Hunter |
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10 |
Heretic |
Implications for A Complete Unknown
Exploring the Film’s Reception
While it may be expected for A Complete Unknown to appear as a top contender on the Reelgood charts, its strong performance highlights both the film’s broad appeal and Chalamet’s undeniable star power. This film’s favorable reception reflects how well it resonates with viewers, and the positive buzz likely stems from word-of-mouth recommendations. Despite a somewhat tepid review from Mae Abdulbaki at ScreenRant, who rated it a 6 out of 10 for its pacing, the reviewer praised the film’s dynamic musical sequences:
Where A Complete Unknown soars is during the scenes where music and performance take center stage. This is also where Chalamet’s Dylan comes alive most, as though awakened from some hazy spell. His music is the string that holds everything together and we get to see more emotion poured into the film that doesn’t exist elsewhere.
With an estimated production budget of $65 million, A Complete Unknown had a target breakeven point around $130 million. As its worldwide gross reached approximately $136.8 million, the film has barely surpassed this threshold, indicating a success amid its Oscar disappointments. Furthermore, its recent performance on streaming platforms reiterates its continued popularity and market viability.
Source: Reelgood