Release Date
December 14, 1984
DVD Release Date
January 31, 2006 (Buy on Amazon)
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Running Time
190 minutes
MPAA Rating
Rated PG-13
It's 10991, and the desert planet Dune has been taken over by the Harkonnens, oppressive conquerors who desire the precious spice that lies beneath Dune's arid sands. The story concerns the attempts of a young warrior messiah, Paul Atreides (Kyle MacLachlan), to lead the native inhabitants in an uprising against the evil empire--and battle the giant man-eating worms that guard the coveted spice.... Full synopsis »
MOVIE REVIEW
A love it or hate it film, "Dune" is David Lynch's attempt at mainstream cinema, and it is certainly anything but. A mixture of politics, mysticism, sci-fi and action, it is easy to see how the 1984 film doesn't appeal to anyone, but if you're a fan you'll want to check out the 190-minute extended edition, out on American DVD for the first time. Full movie review »