The Unknown Known (2014): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
The Unknown Known is a 2014 documentary starring Donald Rumsfeld. It runs 1 hour 43 minutes and earned $301,604 worldwide. Critics gave it 81% on Rotten Tomatoes and 69 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 43m (103 min)
- Genre
- Documentary
- Original language
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English - Studio
- RADiUS-TWC
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Unknown Known About?
The premise of The Unknown Known without spoilers.
This documentary explores the legacy of Donald Rumsfeld through a collection of his personal handwritten memos, often referred to as "snowflakes." Director Errol Morris presents Rumsfeld performing and interpreting these notes, offering a revealing look into the mind of the architect of the Iraq War. The film examines his worldview and challenges conventional understandings, prompting reflection on truth, historical accounts, and the complexities of leadership in times of conflict.
The Unknown Known Themes & Keywords
· 25 tags- memo
- u.s. government
- u.s. politician
- u.s. imperialism
- secretary of defense
- guantanamo bay
- iraq war
- september 11 2001
- politician
- interview
- american politics
- reference to george w. bush
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- reference to george h.w. bush
- politics documentary
- 1960s
- foreign politics
- middle east
- reference to jimmy carter
- reference to gerald ford
- reference to saddam hussein
- politics
- afghan war
- war on terrorism
- pearl harbor hawaii
- iraq
The Unknown Known Cast
Donald Rumsfeld stars in The Unknown Known.
The Unknown Known Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Unknown Known 81% on Rotten Tomatoes and 69 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.
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IMDb 7.0 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 81% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 70%
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Metacritic 69 Metascore
User score 6.8
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TMDB 69% User score
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Letterboxd 3.6 /5
4 ratings
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Movie Insider 3.2 /5
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The Unknown Known Box Office
The Unknown Known grossed $301,604 worldwide. $276,497 came from the US and Canada and $25,107 (8%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$301.6K
- US & Canada
- $276.5K
- International
- $25.1K
The Unknown Known Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Unknown Known.
The Unknown Known Also Known As
10 alternative titles, including “The Unknown Known: The Life and Times of Donald Rumsfeld” and “The Unknown Known - Die Agenda des Donald Rumsfeld”.
- Also known as
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- The Unknown Known: The Life and Times of Donald Rumsfeld
- The Unknown Known - Die Agenda des Donald Rumsfeld
- Donald Rumsfeld: certezas desconocidas
- ザ・アンノウン・ノウン
- Неизвестный известный
- Donald Rumsfeld, certezas desconocidas
- Непознатото познато
- Tuntematon totuus
- 已知的未知
- 알아도 모르는 것
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The Unknown Known FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Unknown Known, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Unknown Known?
The Unknown Known runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).
When was The Unknown Known released?
The Unknown Known was released on April 2, 2014.
Who is in the cast of The Unknown Known?
The Unknown Known stars Donald Rumsfeld.
How much did The Unknown Known make at the box office?
The Unknown Known grossed $301,604 worldwide ($276,497 domestic, $25,107 international).
How is The Unknown Known rated?
The Unknown Known has 7.0/10 on IMDb, 81% on Rotten Tomatoes, 69 on Metacritic and 69% on TMDB.
Does The Unknown Known have a post-credit scene?
No. The Unknown Known has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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