Dune
Movie, 2021, The 2020s, Set in Arrakis
Dune is #10 of 11 in release order and #10 of 11 in chronological order in the Denis Villeneuve.
The story
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.
Dune recap
In the year 10191, Emperor Shaddam IV orders House Atreides to take over Arrakis, the desert planet that is the only source of spice, from House Harkonnen. Duke Leto Atreides suspects a trap but goes, hoping to win over the Fremen, the planet's desert people. His son Paul has visions of the desert and a Fremen girl, and the Bene Gesserit Reverend Mother Mohiam tests him with a box of pain and a poisoned needle. His mother, Lady Jessica, is a Bene Gesserit who trained him in their ways, including the Voice. On Arrakis, Leto meets Fremen leader Stilgar and the planetologist Liet-Kynes. The Harkonnens and the emperor's Sardaukar soldiers attack, helped by the Atreides doctor Yueh, who has been forced to betray them. Duke Leto dies trying to kill Baron Harkonnen with a poison tooth. Duncan Idaho dies defending Paul and Jessica.
Dune ending explained
Paul and Jessica escape into the deep desert and meet Stilgar's Fremen, including Chani, the girl from Paul's visions. A Fremen named Jamis challenges Paul to a knife duel, and Paul kills him, earning his place in the tribe. Paul and Jessica walk with the Fremen into the desert, and Paul sees a Fremen ride a sandworm. The story continues in Dune: Part Two.
Post-credits scenes
No. There is no post-credits scene.
Where to watch Dune
Dune is streaming on YouTube TV, TNT, TBS, tru TV, and HBO Max in the US. You can rent or buy it on Amazon, Apple TV, and Google Play.
Ratings
IMDb 8.0/10, Rotten Tomatoes 83%
Where it fits
- Release order: after Blade Runner 2049, before Dune: Part Two.
- Chronological order: after Blade Runner 2049, before Dune: Part Two.
Cast
- Timothée Chalamet as Paul Atreides
- Rebecca Ferguson as Lady Jessica Atreides
- Oscar Isaac as Duke Leto Atreides
- Jason Momoa as Duncan Idaho
- Stellan Skarsgård as Baron Vladimir Harkonnen
- Stephen McKinley Henderson as Thufir Hawat
- Josh Brolin as Gurney Halleck
- Javier Bardem as Stilgar
- Sharon Duncan-Brewster as Dr. Liet Kynes
- Chang Chen as Dr. Wellington Yueh
- Dave Bautista as Beast Rabban Harkonnen
- David Dastmalchian as Piter de Vries
Directed by Denis Villeneuve.