The Unknown (1946): cast, story & where to watch
1946 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1946, The Unknown is a thriller, horror and mystery film directed by Henry Levin, running about 70 minutes. “Will Tonight Bring Her...LOVE or DEATH?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. "The Unknown" was the final entry in Columbia’s I Love A Mystery series. A woman hires two detectives to keep her alive long enough to claim her inheritance.
Who’s in it. The Unknown stars Karen Morley as Rachel Martin, Jim Bannon as Jack Packard, Jeff Donnell as Nina Arnold and Mark Roberts as Reed Cawthorne (as Robert Scott), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Unknown has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Unknown page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Unknown tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Unknown (1946)?
- In US, The Unknown is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Unknown worth watching?
- The Unknown holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Unknown?
- The Unknown stars Karen Morley, Jim Bannon, Jeff Donnell, Mark Roberts and Robert Wilcox.
- When was The Unknown released?
- The Unknown was released in 1946, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.