Dune
Science FictionAdventure
13+PG-13
2021·2h 35m·Denis Villeneuve·Legendary Pictures·● Script read & verified
A young nobleman named Paul Atreides must navigate political intrigue and mystical prophecies when his family is sent to control the desert planet Arrakis, source...
Best watched together — Complex political plotting and mystical elements benefit from discussion and context
Heads Up for Parents
Heavy emphasis on genetic manipulation and breeding programs for creating a prophesied being
What's In It
Violence
Very Mild▸
Language
None▸
Scary
Mild▸
Romance
None▸
Substances
Mild▸
Stimulation
Mild▸
Cultural & Values Guide
Faith & Religion
●Islamic themes
The Fremen culture is heavily inspired by Islamic traditions, with terms like 'jihad' used explicitly and desert warrior society paralleling Bedouin culture. The religious terminology and cultural practices throughout the film draw directly from Islamic sources.
Community Notes
- Some may find the appropriation of Islamic terminology concerning
Family Takeaways
What it gets right
- ✓Explores themes of destiny versus choice through Paul's character
- ✓Shows the corrupting nature of absolute power through the Emperor's scheming
Cast:Timothée ChalametRebecca FergusonOscar IsaacJason MomoaStellan Skarsgård