Dune (2021)
English sci-fi film directed by Denis Villeneuve
Rated PG-13 in the US
Parents strongly cautioned: some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.
- Runtime
- 2h 35m 155 min
- Released
- 22 October 2021
- Language
- English
Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.
Dune has a runtime of 2 hours 35 minutes (155 min). In the US it is rated PG-13. The English film released on 22 October 2021. It is directed by Denis Villeneuve and stars Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson and Josh Brolin.
Official trailer
Cast and crew
- Director
- Denis Villeneuve
- Cast
- Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Josh Brolin, Oscar Isaac, Jason Momoa, Javier Bardem, Dave Bautista, Zendaya, Stellan Skarsgård, Charlotte Rampling, David Dastmalchian, Chang Chen
- Cinematography
- Greig Fraser
- Editing
- Joe Walker
- Music
- Hans Zimmer
- Written by
- Eric Roth, Jon Spaihts, Denis Villeneuve
- Produced by
- Thomas Tull, Richard P. Rubinstein, Mary Parent, Denis Villeneuve
- Production
- Legendary Pictures
- Distribution
- Warner Bros. Entertainment, InterCom
Box office, awards and more
- Budget
- $165 million
- Box office
- $401.85 million
- Awards
- Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association Award for Best Score; Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association Award for Best Art Direction; Hollywood Music in Media Award for Best Original Score in a Sci-Fi/Fantasy/Horror Film
- Based on
- Dune
- Set in
- Arrakis, Caladan, Giedi Prime, Salusa Secundus
- Filmed in
- Budapest, Jordan, Rub' al Khali, Stad
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 22 October 2021
- First shown
- 3 September 2021 festival or first country
- On OTT
- Not announced yet. We add the platform and date once the makers confirm them.
Can children watch it?
Best for 13 and above. Younger children should watch with a parent. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of Dune?
Dune has a runtime of 2 hours 35 minutes, or 155 min.
When did Dune release?
Dune released on 22 October 2021.
Who directed Dune?
Dune is directed by Denis Villeneuve.
Who is in the cast of Dune?
The cast of Dune includes Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Josh Brolin, Oscar Isaac, Jason Momoa and Javier Bardem.
How much did Dune earn at the box office?
Dune grossed $401.85 million on a budget of $165 million.
What is Dune rated in the US?
Dune is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association.
Is Dune based on a true story or a book?
Dune is based on Dune.
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