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• Drama
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• 2024
• James Mangold
• 140 mins
• 15

Summary

Biographical drama starring Timothée Chalamet. Bob Dylan arrives in New York in 1961, hoping to meet his hero, ailing folk musician Woody Guthrie, and to carve his own path as a singer/songwriter. Over the next few years, Dylan begins to chafe against the confines of the folk community, threatening to alienate his peers and mentors.

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A star rating of 4 out of 5.

Terry Staunton

Timothée Chalamet excels as Bob Dylan in an absorbing biopic that charts the iconic singer/songwriter's early career, with a dash of dramatic licence. The narrative follows the aspiring musician's arrival in New York in 1961, continues through his burgeoning success and popularity, and culminates four years later when Dylan incurred the wrath of folk purists by "going electric". Director James Mangold and co-screenwriter Jay Cocks take a few liberties with events, times and names, but nonetheless paint an evocative portrait of a superstar in the making and his growing disenchantment with fame, thanks to a compelling, layered portrayal by Chalamet. The actor projects his subject's physicality and speech patterns perfectly, and especially impresses in his performances of the generation-defining songs, eloquently capturing the essence of Dylan. In a strong supporting cast, Edward Norton stands out as Pete Seeger, the folk music traditionalist and civil rights activist who became Dylan's most important mentor. He superbly conveys conflict and heartbreak as his role in the singer's ascent to the A-list shifts from proud father figure to reluctant adversary.

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7.3/10

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Cast

rolenameBob DylanTimothée ChalametPete SeegerEdward NortonSylvie RussoElle FanningJoan BaezMonica BarbaroJohnny CashBoyd HolbrookAlbert GrossmanDan FoglerAlan LomaxNorbert Leo ButzToshi SeegerEriko HatsuneWoody GuthrieScoot McNairy

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rolenameDirectorJames Mangold

Details

Theatrical distributor

Walt Disney

Released on

2025-01-17

Languages

English

Guidance

Swearing, sexual references

Formats

Colour

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