Dune
"A world beyond your experience, beyond your imagination."
Originally released in 1984. Dune is a action/science fiction film. directed by David Lynch. With a runtime of 2h 17m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Kyle MacLachlan, Francesca Annis, and Patrick Stewart
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 14, 1984
41 years ago
Runtime
2h 17m
137 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (3,315 votes)
Budget
$40M
Production budget
Box Office
$31.5M
0.8x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Kyle MacLachlan
as Paul Atreides
Francesca Annis
as Lady Jessica
Patrick Stewart
as Gurney Halleck
Linda Hunt
as Shadout Mapes
José Ferrer
as Padisha Emperor Shaddam IV
Freddie Jones
as Thufir Hawat
Brad Dourif
as Piter De Vries
Richard Jordan
as Duncan Idaho
Virginia Madsen
as Princess Irulan
Silvana Mangano
as Reverend Mother Ramallo
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $40,000,000
- Revenue
- $31,502,434
Production Companies
- The De Laurentiis Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dune 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 ...
Who directed Dune?
Dune was directed by David Lynch.
How long is Dune?
Dune has a runtime of 2 hours and 17 minutes (137 minutes total).
When was Dune released?
Dune was released on December 14, 1984 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Dune?
The main cast of Dune includes Kyle MacLachlan, Francesca Annis, Patrick Stewart, Linda Hunt, José Ferrer.
Is Dune worth watching?
Dune has a user rating of 6.2/10 based on 3,315 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.