Dune
“A world beyond your experience, beyond your imagination.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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DUNE, 1984, David LYNCH - Official Trailer
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Top Cast
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Kyle MacLachlan
Paul Atreides
Francesca Annis
Lady Jessica
Patrick Stewart
Gurney Halleck
Linda Hunt
Shadout Mapes
José Ferrer
Padisha Emperor Shaddam IV
Freddie Jones
Thufir Hawat
Brad Dourif
Piter De Vries
Richard Jordan
Duncan Idaho
Virginia Madsen
Princess Irulan
Silvana Mangano
Reverend Mother Ramallo
Everett McGill
Stilgar
Sting
Feyd Rautha
Kenneth McMillan
Baron Vladimir Harkonnen
Jack Nance
Nefud
Siân Phillips
Reverend Mother Gaius Helen Mohiam
Jürgen Prochnow
Duke Leto Atreides
Leonardo Cimino
The Baron's Doctor
Paul L. Smith
The Beast Rabban
Release History & Theatrical Window
Eisenhower Theater, Washington
Festival / Special Debut
December 14, 1984
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 16, 2010
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$40M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$31.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.79x
-$8.5M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Lynch
- Screenplay & Story
- David Lynch
- Original Score
- Brian Eno, David Paich, Jeff Porcaro, Mike Porcaro, Steve Porcaro, Marty Paich, Steve Lukather, Daniel Lanois, Roger Eno
- Original Title
- Dune
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 16m
- Production Budget
- $40M
- Worldwide Gross
- $31.5M
- Production Studios
- The De Laurentiis Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Lynch
David Lynch, Frank Herbert
Brian Eno, David Paich, Jeff Porcaro, Mike Porcaro, Steve Porcaro, Marty Paich, Steve Lukather, Daniel Lanois, Roger Eno
Freddie Francis, Frederick Elmes
Antony Gibbs
Raffaella De Laurentiis, Dino De Laurentiis
Department Leadership Roster
Raffaella De Laurentiis
Producer
David Lynch
Director
Antony Gibbs
Editor
Bob Ringwood
Costume Design
Anthony Masters
Production Design
Freddie Francis
Director of Photography
David Lynch
Screenplay
Richard Humphreys
Stunt Coordinator
Dino De Laurentiis
Producer
Brian Eno
Original Music Composer
David Paich
Original Music Composer
Jeff Porcaro
Original Music Composer
Mike Porcaro
Original Music Composer
Steve Porcaro
Original Music Composer
Marty Paich
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dune
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dune about?
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.
Who directed Dune?
Dune was directed by David Lynch.
Who stars in Dune?
The principal cast of Dune includes Kyle MacLachlan, Francesca Annis, Patrick Stewart, Linda Hunt, José Ferrer.
When was Dune released and how long is it?
Dune was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 2h 16m.
What was the box office and production budget of Dune?
Dune had a reported production budget of $40M and grossed $31.5M at the worldwide box office (0.79 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Dune?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dune was composed by Brian Eno, David Paich, Jeff Porcaro, Mike Porcaro, Steve Porcaro, Marty Paich, Steve Lukather, Daniel Lanois, Roger Eno.
Is Dune based on a book or true story?
Dune is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Frank Herbert".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dune?
Dune holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).