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Dune
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Directed by David Lynch. With Kyle MacLachlan, Francesca Annis, Patrick Stewart.
6.2/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
In the year 10,191, the most precious substance in the universe is the spice Melange. The spice extends life. The spice expands consciousness. The spice is vital to space travel. The spice exists on only one planet in the entire universe, the vast desert planet Arrakis, also known as Dune. Its native inhabitants, the Fremen, have long held a prophecy that a man would come, a messiah who would lead them to true freedom.
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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTIn the year 10,191, the most precious substance in the universe is the spice Melange. The spice extends life. The spice expands consciousness. The spice is vital to sp…
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Release snapshot for Dune.
MoviHero lists December 14, 1984 as the release date for Dune. David Lynch is the listed director. The listed cast includes Kyle MacLachlan as Paul Atreides, Francesca Annis as Lady Jessica, Patrick Stewart as Gurney Halleck, Linda Hunt as Shadout Mapes. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateDecember 14, 1984
GenresAdventure · Science Fiction · Action
Runtime2h 16m
DirectorDavid Lynch
CastKyle MacLachlan as Paul Atreides, Francesca Annis as Lady Jessica, Patrick Stewart as Gurney Halleck, Linda Hunt as Shadout Mapes
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Dune runs 2h 16m. Allow extra time for breaks.
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The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 8/10: a faster-moving watch.
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The attention estimate is 6/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
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The emotional-impact estimate is 4/10, suggesting a lighter emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 6.2/10 from 3,595 votes. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
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Pacing8/10
Emotional Impact4/10
Mind-Bending5/10
Scary4/10
Violence6/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required6/10
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherPaul AtreidesPaul Atreides appears across 3 MoviHero films from 1984-2026, portrayed by Kyle MacLachlan and Timothée Chalamet. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide otherLady Jessica AtreidesLady Jessica appears across 2 MoviHero films from 1984-2021, portrayed by Francesca Annis and Rebecca Ferguson. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide otherGurney HalleckGurney Halleck in Dune (1984), played by Patrick Stewart.Open character guide otherDuncan IdahoDuncan Idaho appears across 2 MoviHero films from 1984-2021, portrayed by Richard Jordan and Jason Momoa. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide otherStilgarStilgar appears across 3 MoviHero films from 1984-2026, portrayed by Everett McGill and Javier Bardem. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide
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