Dune

Name: Dune
Genre: Action, Science Fiction, Adventure
Released: 1984-12-14
Cast: Kyle MacLachlan, Francesca Annis, Patrick Stewart, Linda Hunt, José Ferrer

1984 | 136 min | Action, Science Fiction, Adventure

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

People are still talking about it, but just 36% on Rotten Tomatoes and a lukewarm 6.2 out of 10 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for sci-fi fans and action fans. If you loved Total Recall or Alien, start here.
The mood: Mind-bending.
The pace: Fast-moving, at 2 hr 16 min.
What might put you off: Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.

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.

How it earned its rating

CriticsWeak
36% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesBelow par
6.2 out of 10
AwardsSolid
Nominated for 1 Oscar.
Box office & staying powerBelow par
$32 million worldwide on a $40 million budget
Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 615K people sought it out in the past year