Dune

Original title: Dune: Part One

20212021
PG-13PG-13
2h 35min

Javier Bardem, Josh Brolin, Rebecca Ferguson, Jason Momoa, Sharon Duncan-Brewster, Oscar Isaac, Timothée Chalamet, and Zendaya in Dune: Part One (2021)

'Dune' tells the story of Paul Atreides, a brilliant and gifted young man born into a great destiny beyond his understanding, who 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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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.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.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
- Jon Spaihts(screenplay by)
- Denis Villeneuve(screenplay by)
- Eric Roth(screenplay by)
Stars

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Top rated movie #127

Awards
- 2 nominations

Rebecca Ferguson in Dune: Part One (2021)

Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya in Dune: Part One (2021)

Sharon Duncan-Brewster in Dune: Part One (2021)

Timothée Chalamet in Dune: Part One (2021)

Oscar Isaac in Dune: Part One (2021)

Dune: Part One (2021)

Jason Momoa in Dune: Part One (2021)

Stellan Skarsgård and David Dastmalchian in Dune: Part One (2021)

Timothée Chalamet in Dune: Part One (2021)

Rebecca Ferguson in Dune: Part One (2021)

Zendaya in Dune: Part One (2021)

Timothée Chalamet in Dune: Part One (2021)

Timothée Chalamet

Paul Atreidesas Paul Atreides

Rebecca Ferguson

Lady Jessica Atreidesas Lady Jessica Atreides

Chanias Chani

Duke Leto Atreidesas Duke Leto Atreides

Duncan Idahoas Duncan Idaho

Stellan Skarsgård

Baron Vladimir Harkonnenas Baron Vladimir Harkonnen

Stephen McKinley Henderson

Thufir Hawatas Thufir Hawat

Gurney Halleckas Gurney Halleck

Stilgaras Stilgar

Sharon Duncan-Brewster

Dr. Liet Kynesas Dr. Liet Kynes

Dr. Wellington Yuehas Dr. Wellington Yueh

Beast Rabban Harkonnenas Beast Rabban Harkonnen

David Dastmalchian

Piter de Vriesas Piter de Vries

Charlotte Rampling

Reverend Mother Mohiamas Reverend Mother Mohiam

Babs Olusanmokun

Jamisas Jamis

Benjamin Clémentine

Herald of the Changeas Herald of the Change
(as Benjamin Clementine)

Bene Gesserit Sisteras Bene Gesserit Sister

Golda Rosheuvel

Shadout Mapesas Shadout Mapes

Director
- Denis Villeneuve
Writers
- Jon Spaihts(screenplay by)
- Denis Villeneuve(screenplay by)
- Eric Roth(screenplay by)
All cast & crew
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A mythic and emotionally charged hero's journey, "Dune" tells the story of Paul Atreides, a brilliant and gifted young man born into a great destiny beyond his understanding, who 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. —Warner Bros.

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Taglines
- Beyond fear, destiny awaits.
Genres
Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
- Rated PG-13 for sequences of strong violence, some disturbing images and suggestive material
Parents guide

Trivia
Composer Hans Zimmer is a big fan of the novel Dune, and turned down working with frequent collaborator Christopher Nolan on Tenet (2020) to score this film.

Goofs
When Paul is learning about Arrakis from the projector device, it describes the sandworms' length in meters, but the roots of the trees are in feet. The other instances of length in the film are in meters.

Quotes
Lady Jessica Atreides: I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain.

Crazy credits
Before the opening logos are shown, a deep, guttural voice utters the line "Dreams are messages from the deep" in what is presumably a fictional language created for the film.

Connections
Featured in Black and White LIVE: Dune Trailer Reaction! Official 2020 - Oscar Isaac, Jason Momoa, Josh Brolin (2020)

Soundtracks
Tooth of Shai Hulud
Written by Theo Green and Czarina Russell
Performed by Czarina Russell
Produced by Theo Green

Top review

3/10

Way too slow and long

I was really looking forward to this movie as I am a huge Frank Herbert fan and love all of his novels especially Dune. This movie was not what I expected at all. Too many long slow shots that did nothing to advance the plot and tell the story. Far too little development of characters and storyline. I was very disappointed to find this was only part 1 of the first book. For a nearly 3 hour film there is so much more the director could have done with this exciting story. I actually prefer the casting and final cut of David Lynch 1984 version.

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Release date
- October 22, 2021 (United States)
Countries of origin
- United States
- Canada
Official sites
- Official site
- Official Site (Japan)
Languages
- English
- Mandarin
Also known as
- Dune: Part One
Filming locations
- Wadi Rum, Jordan
Production companies
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Budget
- $165,000,000 (estimated)
Gross US & Canada
- $41,011,174
Opening weekend US & Canada
- $41,011,174
- Oct 24, 2021
Gross worldwide
- $223,211,174

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Runtime
- 2h 35min
Color
- Color
Sound mix
Aspect ratio
- 2.39 : 1

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