
Dune
1984 · Movie · PG-13 · 136 min · ★ 6.2 · 39% critics
In the distant future, a life-extending, consciousness-expanding resource called spice exists only on a single desert planet. Prophecies among its people promise a leader may bring them freedom, setting powerful factions into a struggle over the future.
Based on Dune
Also known as Dune: The Alternative Edition Redux · Dune: The Spicediver Cut · Dune: Extended TV Version
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Details
- Years
- 1984
- Release date
- 1984-12-14
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
- Runtime
- 136 min
- Critic score
- 39/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.2/10 (3,427 votes)
- Box office
- $30,925,690
About
You’ll likely enjoy this eerie sci-fi fantasy if you want a big, mythic universe built on spice and prophecy; Not for you if you dislike slow pacing and heavy exposition or want a straightforward action story like Star Trek: Nemesis or Total Recall.
Pros: Epic sci-fi atmosphere; Mesmerising visuals; Big-name cast | Cons: Slow pacing; Confusing exposition; Dated effects
Themes
- witch
- empire
- galaxy
- rebellion
- future
- space marine
- army
- monster
- based on novel or book
- prophecy
- atomic bomb
- mutation
- +30 more
Awards & recognition
- Saturn Award — Best Costume · 1984
- Academy Award — Best Sound · 1985 · nominated
- Hugo Award — Best Dramatic Presentation · 1985 · nominated
- Saturn Award — Best Costume · 1984 · nominated
Cast & crew

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

Freddie Jones
as Thufir Hawat

Brad Dourif
as Piter De Vries

Richard Jordan
as Duncan Idaho

Virginia Madsen
as Princess Irulan

Silvana Mangano
as Reverend Mother Ramallo
Directed by David Lynch