The Unknown (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 2000, The Unknown is a horror, mystery and science fiction film directed by Michael Hjorth, running about 90 minutes. “You are no longer who you think you are.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Five young field-biologists are sent to northern Sweden to investigate effects of a large forest fire. However, what was thought to be some weeks of camping and easy work soon turns into a nightmare as they find the remains of a mysterious creature and take it in for examination...
Who’s in it. The Unknown stars Jacob Ericksson as Jacob, Marcus Palm as Marcus, Ann-Sofie Rase as Ann-Sofie and Ingar Sigvardsdotter as Ingar, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, The Unknown has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. 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 Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Unknown (2000)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Unknown change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Unknown worth watching?
- The Unknown holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror, mystery and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Unknown?
- The Unknown stars Jacob Ericksson, Marcus Palm, Ann-Sofie Rase, Ingar Sigvardsdotter and Tomas Tivemark.
- When was The Unknown released?
- The Unknown was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.