Movie
Unknown
Suspense/thriller film with a runtime of 113 minutes, released in 2011. Presented in English.
Availability can vary by country and over time.
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
Read MoreCollapse
Liam Neeson headlines this thriller about a prominent doctor on a business trip to Germany when he awakens from a coma to find that another man has stolen his identity and taken over his life. Dr. Martin Harris (Neeson) has just arrived in Berlin to deliver an important presentation when he realizes that his briefcase has gone missing, and leaves his wife, Elizabeth (January Jones), at their hotel to try and retrieve it. During his cab ride back to the airport, however, a serious car accident lands Dr. Harris in the hospital, where he lies in a coma for four days. Upon awakening, Dr. Harris is horrified to discover that every relic of his identity has been completely erased. His shock is soon compounded when, upon seeking out his wife at a lavish party, another man (Aidan Quinn) appears by her side claiming to be the real Dr. Martin Harris, and requests that hotel security protect them from the unstable "imposter." Facing total denial from everyone he turns to, Dr. Harris gets a tip from a sympathetic nurse to seek out the assistance of Ernst Jürgen (Bruno Ganz), the former head of the German Secret Police, who implores him to track down Gina (Diane Kruger), the illegal immigrant taxi driver who narrowly saved his life, and may hold the answers to all of his questions. Now, the closer Dr. Harris gets to solving the mystery, the greater the danger becomes until the astonishing truth is revealed, plunging him into a desperate race against time.
Runtime Card
Movie Facts
About This Guide
This page focuses on the exact runtime, cast, release details, and synopsis for Unknown (2011). It is designed to answer the practical question of how long the movie is while still giving enough context to decide whether it matches what you want to watch.
Editorial Take
Unknown (2011) is positioned on OnlySynopsis as a practical viewing decision page built around its 1h 53m runtime. The page leans into suspense/thriller, mystery & suspense expectations so readers can quickly tell whether the film matches the mood they are trying to fill. Language context is also surfaced so users can judge accessibility and fit before clicking deeper into a title.
How OnlySynopsis Builds This Page
OnlySynopsis combines stored title metadata such as runtime, release information, genres, and cast or crew data into a reader-first guide. The goal is not just to list fields, but to help visitors understand whether a title fits their available time and viewing mood.
FAQ
How long is Unknown?
Unknown runs for 1h 53m.
What language is it available in?
The primary language listed for this title is English.
What kind of film is this?
It is tagged under suspense/thriller, mystery & suspense, action/adventure.
Related Collections
suspense/thriller
Explore more suspense/thriller titles.
Same Genremystery & suspense
Explore more mystery & suspense titles.
Same DirectorJaume Collet-Serra
Browse more titles connected to this filmmaker.
Yes
This is an easy single-evening watch.
More Like This
Nobody
Crime, suspense/thriller, action/adventure
2021Shares suspense/thriller, action/adventure DNA.Ingenium
suspense/thriller, Mystery, mystery & suspense
2020Shares suspense/thriller, mystery & suspense DNA.Dead Reckoning
mystery & suspense, suspense/thriller
2020Shares suspense/thriller, mystery & suspense DNA.Mile High Escorts
Crime, mystery & suspense, suspense/thriller
2020Shares suspense/thriller, mystery & suspense DNA.