

She is also part of the religious order the Bene Gesserit, who have powers you don’t want to underestimate. Oscar Issac is Duke Leto Atreides and shares a son with his concubine, Lady Jessica (Rebecca Ferguson). Dune is set in the year 10191 and the Emperor of the Known Universe has decreed that House Atreides should oversee the ongoing colonization of the desert planet of Arrakis, basically forcing them to leave their home, because there is “ no call they do not answer.” However, if this is your first introduction to Dune, you may be scratching your head by the end.Ī lot of time is spent introducing you to the characters and players in this political drama. This is tough to translate to the big screen, but Denis Villeneuve does a fairly good job, especially if you’re familiar with the source material.

Here’s what parents need to know in this Dune Parents Guide.įrank Herbert’s novel, Dune, is complex, has many layers and worlds and is said to have influenced Star Wars, which is apparent. Is Dune kid friendly? Mostly yes, but it gets violent. However, young fans of Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya will want to watch this on the big screen. The 2021 version of Dune is better than the David Lynch version, but since it is split into two films, this one sets up the story for the next and is painfully long.
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Wondering if the Dune movie (2021) is ok for kids? Dune is rated PG-13 for some language and violence.
