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Dune
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Denis Villeneuve. With Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Oscar Isaac.
7.8/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
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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7.8/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTPaul 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…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Dune.
MoviHero lists September 15, 2021 as the release date for Dune. Denis Villeneuve is the listed director. The listed cast includes Timothée Chalamet as Paul Atreides, Rebecca Ferguson as Lady Jessica Atreides, Oscar Isaac as Duke Leto Atreides, Jason Momoa as Duncan Idaho. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateSeptember 15, 2021
GenresAdventure · Science Fiction
Runtime2h 35m
DirectorDenis Villeneuve
CastTimothée Chalamet as Paul Atreides, Rebecca Ferguson as Lady Jessica Atreides, Oscar Isaac as Duke Leto Atreides, Jason Momoa as Duncan Idaho
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is Dune right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
Dune runs 2h 35m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 5/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 7/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 6/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 7.8/10 from 15,876 votes. Updated Nov 3, 2026.
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Pacing5/10
Emotional Impact6/10
Mind-Bending5/10
Scary1/10
Violence4/10
Rewatchability7/10
Attention Required7/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“FABULOUS 🥇🥇🥇🥇 . . . . And , Oh , Yes . . . . Hans Zimmer's Score's Already Got "OSCAR" Written On It 😉…”
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“I'll open by saying I am not a fan of Villeneuve.”
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“As a child, I remember catching David Lynch’s “Dune” on TV.”
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“Great movie with excellent BG music and visual effects.”
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“This newest adaptation of the classic Frank Herbert novel (which I've never read) has the usual amazing visuals director Denis Villeneuve is known for alongside…”
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherBaron Vladimir HarkonnenBaron Vladimir Harkonnen appears in Dune (2021).Open character guide otherDuke Leto AtreidesDuke Leto Atreides appears in Dune (2021).Open character guide 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 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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