Dune
Directed by Denis Villeneuve · 2021 ·
Dune (2021) earns a 79% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Audiences (90%) responded more warmly than critics (83%).
Calculated from 4 available inputs: Celluloid editorial rating, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb. Audience sentiment is shown separately and never changes the composite. See how we calculate scores.
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Theatrical release Where to watch
- HBO Max
- YouTube TV
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home
Where to watch Dune by country
| Country | Streaming on |
|---|---|
| India | Netflix, Prime Video |
| Indonesia | Catchplay, HBO Max |
| Japan | Netflix, U-NEXT |
| Malaysia | HBO Max |
| Nigeria | Netflix |
| Philippines | HBO Max |
| South Africa | Netflix |
| Thailand | HBO Max |
| Turkey | Netflix, TV+, HBO Max |
| United Arab Emirates | Shahid |
| United Kingdom | HBO Max, Sky Cinema |
| United States | HBO Max, YouTube TV |
Subscription availability, refreshed from TMDB. Rental and purchase options may differ.
Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (83/100).
- Audiences widely enjoyed it (90%).
- Metascore is generally favorable (74/100).
- IMDb users score it 8/10.
- Celluloid Score 79% combines 4 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.
Best for
- Viewers who want a well-regarded science fiction, adventure pick
- Epic-length viewers who want a big-screen experience
Not ideal for
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Is Dune worth watching?
Yes — Dune earns a 79% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.
Celluloid Verdict
Denis Villeneuve’s majestic first half of Herbert’s epic is a sensory feast — sand, politics, and prophecy on a blockbuster scale.
Celluloid editorial verdict
Audiences (90%) responded more warmly than critics (83%).
What is Dune about?
Paul Atreides, a brilliant and gifted young man born into a great destiny beyond his understanding, must travel to the most dangerous planet in the universe to ensure the future of his family and his people. As malevolent forces explode into conflict over the planet's exclusive supply of the most precious resource in existence - a commodity capable of unlocking humanity's greatest potential - only those who can conquer their fear will survive.
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