December 25, 2024
Extreme caution for older teenagers and adults.
Released
December 25, 2024
Director
James Mangold
Cast
Timothée Chalamet, Edward Norton, Elle Fanning, Monica Barbaro, and Boyd Holbrook
Directed by James Mangold, rated R, released December 25, 2024. Bob Dylan's early rise — from folk coffeehouses to electric controversy — becomes a story about artistic courage and refusing to be anyone's mouthpiece but your own.
Starring Timothée Chalamet, Edward Norton, Elle Fanning, Monica Barbaro, Boyd Holbrook, among others.
Authenticity has a cost. Watching an artist choose growth over approval is a masterclass in creative courage.
Critical response is solid (82% Tomatometer), and audience scores sit at 87% Popcornmeter. IMDb users rate it about 7.5/10.
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Authenticity has a cost. Watching an artist choose growth over approval is a masterclass in creative courage.
Summaries based on each site's scores and typical coverage — open the source for full reviews.
Family content & quality
Entertainment quality ★★★★ (4/4). Family content -2 — extreme caution for older teens and adults. Advisories often include stronger violence, language, or adult themes; extreme caution is flagged for older teens and adults rather than young children.
Critics & audience
Critics land at a fresh 82% Tomatometer, with most recommending it for performances, pacing, or thematic ambition. Audiences largely leave satisfied (87% Popcornmeter). Open the full page for critic and audience quotes.
User scores & reviews
Users place it around 7.5/10, reflecting strong broad-audience regard. Reviews there usually dig into performances, emotional payoff, pacing, and genre expectations—a useful counterweight to professional critics. Open the score above to read the full conversation.
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