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Dune: Plot, Cast, Ending & Where to Watch

2021 · United States of America · Science Fiction, Adventure · 2h 35m · English

Dune is a 2021 United States of America science fiction film directed by Denis Villeneuve. This guide covers the plot, full cast, an overview of the ending, where to watch, and similar films you might want next.

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Original Title
Dune
Director
Denis Villeneuve
Writers
Eric Roth, Denis Villeneuve, Jon Spaihts
Country
United States of America
Runtime
2h 35m
Release
Sep 15, 2021
§ 01 Plot · 6 min read

Dune Plot Summary

Dune is a 2021 American epic space opera film co-produced and directed by Denis Villeneuve, who co-wrote the screenplay with Jon Spaihts and Eric Roth. It is the first of a two-part adaptation of the 1965 novel by Frank Herbert and the first installment in Legendary Pictures' Dune film series. The cast includes Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Oscar Isaac, Josh Brolin, Stellan Skarsgård, Dave Bautista, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Zendaya, Chang Chen, Sharon Duncan-Brewster, Charlotte Rampling, Jason Momoa, and Javier Bardem. Set in the distant future, the film follows Paul Atreides as his family, the noble House Atreides, is thrust into a war for the deadly and inhospitable desert planet Arrakis.

● Quick takeaway

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…

§ 02 Cast · 6 roles

Cast and Characters

Timothée Chalamet headshot
as Paul Atreides
Plays Paul Atreides.
Rebecca Ferguson headshot
Rebecca Ferguson
as Lady Jessica Atreides
Plays Lady Jessica Atreides.
Oscar Isaac headshot
Oscar Isaac
as Duke Leto Atreides
Plays Duke Leto Atreides.
Jason Momoa headshot
Jason Momoa
as Duncan Idaho
Plays Duncan Idaho.
Stellan Skarsgård headshot
Stellan Skarsgård
as Baron Vladimir Harkonnen
Plays Baron Vladimir Harkonnen.
Stephen McKinley Henderson headshot
Stephen McKinley Henderson
as Thufir Hawat
Plays Thufir Hawat.
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Ending Overview

How does Dune end? Our spoiler-aware breakdown walks through the final act beat by beat — including the choices, motivations, and ambiguous final shot that viewers most often debate.

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Where to Watch Dune

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Frequently Asked

What is Dune 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.

Where can I watch Dune?

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