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Dune (2021)

“It begins.”

7.8/10 · 15,615 votes 2h 35m pg-13 AdventureScience-fiction

#12 of 248 films from 2021 #103 of 1617 in adventure

Directed by Denis Villeneuve · Written by Eric Roth, Frank Herbert, Denis Villeneuve, Jon Spaihts

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Overview

Paul Atreides, a brilliant and gifted young man born into a great destiny beyond his understanding, must travel to the most dangerous planet in the universe to ensure the future of his family and his people. As malevolent forces explode into conflict over the planet's exclusive supply of the most precious resource in existence - a commodity capable of unlocking humanity's greatest potential - only those who can conquer their fear will survive.

Cast

Timothée Chalametas Paul Atreides
Rebecca Fergusonas Lady Jessica Atreides
Oscar Isaacas Duke Leto Atreides
Josh Brolinas Gurney Halleck
Stellan Skarsgårdas Baron Vladimir Harkonnen
Dave Bautistaas Beast Rabban Harkonnen
Sharon Duncan-Brewsteras Dr. Liet Kynes
Stephen McKinley Hendersonas Thufir Hawat
Zendayaas Chani
Chang Chenas Dr. Wellington Yueh
Jason Momoaas Duncan Idaho
Javier Bardemas Stilgar
David Dastmalchianas Piter de Vries
Charlotte Ramplingas Reverend Mother Mohiam

Facts

Release dateSeptember 15, 2021
Runtime155 min (2h 35m) — longer as the 2021 average of 110 min
GenresAdventure, Science-fiction
LanguageEN
Budget$165,000,000
Box office$410,668,500 (2.5× budget)
IMDbtt1160419

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Questions

How long is Dune?
Dune runs 155 minutes (2h 35m), which is long for a adventure — plan for it.
Is Dune worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.8/10 across 15,615 votes, which places it #12 of 248 films released in 2021 in this index (top 96%) and #103 among 1617 adventure titles.
Who directed Dune?
Dune was directed by Denis Villeneuve. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Dune: Part Two (2024), Incendies (2010), Prisoners (2013).
Who stars in Dune?
Timothée Chalamet as Paul Atreides; Rebecca Ferguson as Lady Jessica Atreides; Oscar Isaac as Duke Leto Atreides; Josh Brolin as Gurney Halleck; Stellan Skarsgård as Baron Vladimir Harkonnen; Dave Bautista as Beast Rabban Harkonnen.
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/529.

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