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The Unknown Known (2013) runs 1 h 42 min, is rated PG-13 in the US and averages 6.8 from 97 TMDB members. Former United States Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld discusses his career in Washington D.C. from his days as a congressman in the early 1960s to planning the invasion of Iraq in 2003.

Runtime
1 h 42 min — ends 9:42 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
PG-13 (US)
Genres
Documentary, History
Released
August 29, 2013
TMDB rating
6.8 / 10 from 97 votes
Director
Errol Morris
Starring
Donald Rumsfeld, Kenn Medeiros, Errol Morris
Language
English
Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Documentary and History reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. As of 2026-11-08 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies.

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How long is The Unknown Known?
The Unknown Known is 1 h 42 min long (102 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:42 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is The Unknown Known rated?
The Unknown Known is rated PG-13 in the US.
Is The Unknown Known a good movie to watch with a group?
Better for one or two who will actually watch. Documentary and History reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream The Unknown Known?
As of 2026-11-08 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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