Dune (1984)
Directed by David Lynch · 136 min · Action, Science Fiction, Adventure
22.6 TOPICAL score · #4,251 of 6,776 films
Vote for it on the board →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.
Dune (1984, directed by David Lynch) has a TOPICAL score of 22.6 - ranked 4,251 of the 6,776 films TOPICAL scores. It scores highest on historical impact and lasting engagement, and lowest on audience. It won 1 award from 3 nominations, including the Saturn Award for Best Costume. Critics: 36% on Rotten Tomatoes · 5.9/10 critics' average · Metacritic 41. Audiences: TMDB 6.2/10 (3,576 ratings). Wikipedia covers it in 60 languages.
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- Critics36% on Rotten Tomatoes · 5.9/10 critics' average · Metacritic 41
- AudienceTMDB 6.2/10 (3,576 ratings)
- Awards1 win, 3 nominations - incl. Saturn Award for Best Costume
- ImpactWikipedia articles in 60 languages
- Still read105,458 Wikipedia readers in the last 60 days
Starring: Kyle MacLachlan (actor #1,238), Francesca Annis, Patrick Stewart (actor #617), Linda Hunt (actor #1,355)