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Dune (2021)

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Dune 2021 Movie Poster featuring Josh Brolin, Oscar Isaac, Timothy Chalanet
Dune
PG-13
Action
Adventure
Drama

Original title: Dune: Part One.
A noble family becomes embroiled in a war for control over the galaxy's most valuable asset while its heir becomes troubled by visions of a dark future.

Director
Denis Villeneuve
Release Date
September 3, 2021
Cast
Oscar Isaac , Rebecca Ferguson , Timothee Chalamet , Dave Bautista , Zendaya , Josh Brolin , Jason Momoa
Writers
Jon Spaihts , Denis Villeneuve , Eric Roth
Runtime
2 hours 35 minutes

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