7.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Dune (2021)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Viewer Rating
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
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
Gender Swap: Yes
Race Swap: Yes
Islam: Positive
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
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The film's dominant themes align with progressive values, primarily through its central critique of colonial exploitation and resource extraction on Arrakis, and its portrayal of indigenous resistance against oppressive off-world powers.
The movie demonstrates explicit DEI through the casting of a traditionally white male character as a Black woman. While the narrative explores themes of colonialism and the struggle of an indigenous population, it does not explicitly critique traditional identities, with its white male protagonist portrayed heroically.
Secondary
The character Liet-Kynes, who was canonically male in Frank Herbert's novel *Dune*, is portrayed as female in the 2021 film adaptation.
The character Dr. Liet Kynes, canonically a white male in the source material, is portrayed by a Black actress. Additionally, Thufir Hawat, implied to be white, is portrayed by a Black actor.
The film respectfully portrays the Fremen, whose culture and spirituality are heavily influenced by Islamic and Middle Eastern motifs. Their deep faith and connection to the desert are depicted as a source of resilience and strength against oppression, even as their messianic prophecy is shown to be manipulated by external forces.
Dune does not feature any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on political intrigue, prophecy, and survival, without engaging with queer identities or relationships in any identifiable capacity.
Denis Villeneuve's 'Dune' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on its established science fiction universe, political conflicts, and the protagonist's journey, without engaging with gender identity or transsexual experiences.
The film features several prominent female characters, including Lady Jessica and Chani, who are depicted as capable and strong. However, in this installment, no female character is shown to physically defeat one or more male opponents in close-quarters combat using skill, strength, or martial arts.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
8.0
7.8
Critic Ratings
8.3
7.4
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