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:

Rebecca Ferguson, Timothée Chalamet, Jason Momoa

Cast

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

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 | feudalism | based on novel | space opera | psychotronic film | 

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Genres:

Adventure | Drama | Sci-Fi

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Details

Country:

USA Hungary Canada

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

This is Dave Bautista and Josh Brolin's 4th collaboration. The previous ones being Guardians of the Galaxy (2014), Avengers: Infinity War (2018) and Avengers: Endgame (2019).

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Connections

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