Dune (2020)

Feature adaptation of Frank Herbert's science fiction novel, about the son of a noble family entrusted with the protection of the most valuable asset and most vital element in the galaxy.

Director:

Denis Villeneuve

Writers:

Frank Herbert (novel), Eric Roth (screenplay)

Stars:

Zendaya, Jason Momoa, Timothée Chalamet

Cast

Credited cast, sorted by IMDb STARmeter:
Zendaya	...	Chani
Jason Momoa	...	Duncan Idaho
Timothée Chalamet	...	Paul Atreides
Rebecca Ferguson	...	Lady Jessica
Josh Brolin	...	Gurney Halleck
Stellan Skarsgård	...	Baron Harkonnen
Dave Bautista	...	Glossu 'Beast' Rabban
Oscar Isaac	...	Duke Leto Atreides
Javier Bardem	...	Stilgar
Charlotte Rampling	...	Reverend Mother Mohiam
David Dastmalchian	...	Piter De Vries
Chen Chang	...	Dr. Yueh
Babs Olusanmokun	...	Jamis
Sharon Duncan-Brewster
Stephen McKinley Henderson

Storyline

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.

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Plot Keywords:

dune | feudalism | based on novel | space opera | planetary romance | 

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Genres:

Adventure | Drama | Sci-Fi

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Details

Country:

UK Canada Hungary USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

18 December 2020 (USA)

Also Known As:

Dune

Filming Locations:

Origo Film Studios, Budapest, Hungary

Company Credits

Production Co:

Legendary Entertainment, Villeneuve Films, Warner Bros.

Technical Specs

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.39 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Denis Villeneuve confirmed that his adaptation of Dune (2020) will be split into at least two films, in order to ensure that the original story would be "preserved and not cut into a million pieces."

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Connections

Referenced in WatchMojo: Top 10 Most Anticipated Movies of 2020 (2019)