# Dune (2021) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/dune-2021/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-23

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 81% |
| Critic Score | 83% |
| Audience Score | 90% |
| Metascore | 74/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.9/5 |
| IMDb | 8/10 |
| Director | Denis Villeneuve |
| Genres | Science Fiction, Adventure |
| Runtime | 155 min |
| Festival premiere | Venice 2021 |

## Quick answer

Dune (2021) earns a 81% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Denis Villeneuve’s majestic first half of Herbert’s epic is a sensory feast — sand, politics, and prophecy on a blockbus Metascore 74/100. Directed by Denis Villeneuve.

## Critics consensus

Denis Villeneuve’s majestic first half of Herbert’s epic is a sensory feast — sand, politics, and prophecy on a blockbuster scale.

## Synopsis

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.

## Cast

Zendaya, Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Oscar Isaac, Jason Momoa, Stellan Skarsgård, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Josh Brolin, Javier Bardem

## Accolades

Premiered at Venice 2021.

## Common questions

**Is Dune worth watching?**
Dune holds a 81% Celluloid Score. Denis Villeneuve’s majestic first half of Herbert’s epic is a sensory feast — sand, politics, and prophecy on a blockbuster scale.

**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. 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.

**Who directed Dune?**
Dune (2021) was directed by Denis Villeneuve.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Dune?**
81% — the average of five public sources: critics 83%, audience 90%, Metascore 74/100, Letterboxd 3.9/5, and IMDb 8/10.

**Where can I watch Dune?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the Dune page for current options.

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