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Dune (1984)

“A world beyond your experience, beyond your imagination.”

6.2/10 · 3,556 votes 2h 16m pg-13 ActionAdventureScience-fiction

#42 of 49 films from 1984 #1464 of 2168 in action

Directed by David Lynch · Written by David Lynch, Frank Herbert

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Overview

In the year 10,191, the most precious substance in the universe is the spice Melange. The spice extends life. The spice expands consciousness. The spice is vital to space travel. The spice exists on only one planet in the entire universe, the vast desert planet Arrakis, also known as Dune. Its native inhabitants, the Fremen, have long held a prophecy that a man would come, a messiah who would lead them to true freedom.

Cast

Kyle MacLachlanas Paul Atreides
Francesca Annisas Lady Jessica
Patrick Stewartas Gurney Halleck
Linda Huntas Shadout Mapes
José Ferreras Padisha Emperor Shaddam IV
Leonardo Ciminoas The Baron's Doctor
Freddie Jonesas Thufir Hawat
Brad Dourifas Piter De Vries
Richard Jordanas Duncan Idaho
Virginia Madsenas Princess Irulan
Silvana Manganoas Reverend Mother Ramallo
Everett McGillas Stilgar
Stingas Feyd Rautha
Kenneth McMillanas Baron Vladimir Harkonnen

Facts

Release dateDecember 14, 1984
Runtime136 min (2h 16m) — longer as the 1984 average of 109 min
GenresAction, Adventure, Science-fiction
LanguageEN
Budget$40,000,000
Box office$31,502,434 (0.8× budget)
IMDbtt0087182

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Questions

How long is Dune?
Dune runs 136 minutes (2h 16m).
Is Dune worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.2/10 across 3,556 votes, which places it #42 of 49 films released in 1984 in this index (top 16%) and #1464 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Dune?
Dune was directed by David Lynch. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Twin Peaks (1989), The Elephant Man (1980), Mulholland Drive (2001).
Who stars in Dune?
Kyle MacLachlan as Paul Atreides; Francesca Annis as Lady Jessica; Patrick Stewart as Gurney Halleck; Linda Hunt as Shadout Mapes; José Ferrer as Padisha Emperor Shaddam IV; Leonardo Cimino as The Baron's Doctor.
What is Dune rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Dune?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/47.

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