Dune (2021)

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), Jon Spaihts (screenplay by)

Stars:

Rebecca Ferguson, Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya

Cast

Credited cast, sorted by IMDb STARmeter:
Rebecca Ferguson	...	Lady Jessica
Timothée Chalamet	...	Paul Atreides
Zendaya	...	Chani
Jason Momoa	...	Duncan Idaho
Josh Brolin	...	Gurney Halleck
Oscar Isaac	...	Duke Leto Atreides
Dave Bautista	...	Glossu 'Beast' Rabban
Javier Bardem	...	Stilgar
Stellan Skarsgård	...	Baron Vladimir Harkonnen
Charlotte Rampling	...	Gaius Helen Mohiam
David Dastmalchian	...	Piter De Vries
Stephen McKinley Henderson	...	Thufir Hawat
Sharon Duncan-Brewster	...	Liet-Kynes
Charlie Rawes	...	First Trooper
Chen Chang	...	Dr. Wellington Yueh

Storyline

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, 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 | based on novel | feudalism | adaptation | desert | 

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Taglines:

Beyond fear, destiny awaits.

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Genres:

Adventure | Drama | Sci-Fi

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Did You Know?

Trivia

Denis Villeneuve saw Baron Vladimir Harkonnen (Stellan Skarsgård) as a "rhino in human form", and so Skarsgard had to spend 7 hours a day applying makeup for his role as the Baron.

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Quotes

Gaius Helen Mohiam: [to Paul] A animal caught in a trap will gnaw off its own leg to escape. What will you do?

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Crazy Credits

The Warner Bros and Legendary Pictures logos are brown and sparkle with sand/melange spice.

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Connections

Version of Dune (1984)

Details

Country:

Canada Hungary USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

1 October 2021 (USA)

Also Known As:

Dune

Filming Locations:

Origo Film Studios, Budapest, Hungary

Company Credits

Production Co:

Legendary Entertainment, Villeneuve Films, Warner Bros.

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

12-Track Digital Sound (IMAX 12 track) SDDS Sonics-DDP DTS (DTS: X) Auro 11.1 Dolby Surround 7.1 Dolby Atmos Dolby Digital IMAX 6-Track

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.39 : 1