Dune (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1984, Dune is an action, adventure and science fiction film directed by David Lynch, running about 137 minutes. “A world beyond your experience, beyond your imagination.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In the year 10,191, the world is at war for control of the desert planet Arrakis—the only place where the space-travel substance Melange 'Spice' can be found. But when one leader gives up control, it's only so he can stage a coup with some unsavory characters.
Who’s in it. Dune stars Kyle MacLachlan as Paul Atreides, Francesca Annis as Lady Jessica, Patrick Stewart as Gurney Halleck and Linda Hunt as Shadout Mapes, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Dune has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $30.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dune page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dune tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dune (1984)?
- In US, Dune is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dune worth watching?
- Dune holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dune?
- Dune stars Kyle MacLachlan, Francesca Annis, Patrick Stewart, Linda Hunt and José Ferrer.
- When was Dune released?
- Dune was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 137 minutes.