Science Fiction, Adventure, War  •  2021  •  155 min  •  Teen (13+)

Dune (2021)

Dune poster

Dune (2021)


Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
Gender Swap: Yes
Race Swap: Yes
Islam: Positive

Viewer Rating
7.9

Overview

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.


Starring Cast

Timothée Chalamet  •   Rebecca Ferguson  •   Zendaya


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Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Progressive

Primary

Political: Leans Left
Confidence: High

The film's dominant themes align with progressive values, primarily through its central critique of colonialism, resource exploitation, and the struggle of an indigenous population against an oppressive imperial system.

Diversity: High
Confidence: High

The movie incorporates significant diversity through explicit racial and gender recasting of several key roles that were traditionally white or male in the source material. While the narrative touches on themes of colonialism and power dynamics, it does not explicitly frame traditional identities as negative, focusing instead on a hero's journey within a complex political and environmental landscape.

Secondary

Gender Swap: Yes
Confidence: High

The character Liet-Kynes, who is canonically male in Frank Herbert's original novel, is portrayed as female in the 2021 film adaptation.

Race Swap: Yes
Confidence: High

The film features several characters, including Dr. Liet-Kynes, Duncan Idaho, and Thufir Hawat, who were canonically or widely established as white in the source novel and previous adaptations, but are portrayed by actors of different races.

Islam: Positive
Confidence: High

The film portrays the Fremen's faith, which draws heavily from Islamic and Sufi traditions, as a profound source of strength, cultural identity, and resilience. While the Bene Gesserit manipulate this faith, the narrative frames it sympathetically, highlighting its power and the dignity of its adherents.

LGBTQ: N/A
Confidence: High

Dune (2021) does not include any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The film's narrative is centered on the Atreides family, the Fremen, and the political and ecological struggles on the planet Arrakis, without exploring queer identities or experiences.

Trans: N/A
Confidence: High

The film 'Dune' (2021) does not include any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative centers on the struggle for control over Arrakis and Paul Atreides's destiny, without engaging with transgender identities or experiences, thus resulting in no depiction.

Female Combat: No
Confidence: Medium

The film features Lady Jessica, a Bene Gesserit, who uses her mental abilities (the Voice) to subdue male opponents. While she engages in knife combat, it is against a female adversary. No female character is depicted defeating one or more male opponents through direct physical combat skills like hand-to-hand or melee weapons.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

7.9

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

IMDB logo
8.0
The Movie Database logo
7.8

Critic Ratings

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8.3
Metacritic logo
7.4

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