March 1, 2024
Extreme caution for older teenagers and adults.
Released
March 1, 2024
Director
Denis Villeneuve
Cast
Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Josh Brolin, Austin Butler, Florence Pugh, and more
Directed by Denis Villeneuve, rated PG-13, released March 1, 2024. Paul Atreides unites with the Fremen to seek revenge and fulfill his destiny as a messianic figure on the desert planet Arrakis.
Starring Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Josh Brolin, Austin Butler, among others.
Destiny, loyalty, and the cost of power — framed as a coming-of-age about choosing who you become under impossible pressure.
Critics have been especially enthusiastic—92% on the Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer—with audiences largely in agreement at 95% on the Popcornmeter. IMDb users rate it about 8.5/10.
Pair the scores with the MovieGuide content breakdown and the source reviews linked on this page to decide if it fits your night in.
Destiny, loyalty, and the cost of power — framed as a coming-of-age about choosing who you become under impossible pressure.
Summaries based on each site's scores and typical coverage — open the source for full reviews.
Family content & quality
Entertainment quality ★★★★ (4/4). Family content -2 — extreme caution for older teens and adults. Advisories often include stronger violence, language, or adult themes; extreme caution is flagged for older teens and adults rather than young children.
Critics & audience
Critics are overwhelmingly positive at 92% on the Tomatometer, clustering around praise for craft, emotion, and rewatch value. Audience scores are even warmer on the Popcornmeter (95%), a sign of strong word-of-mouth. Open the full page for critic and audience quotes.
User scores & reviews
Users place it around 8.5/10, reflecting excellent broad-audience regard. Reviews there usually dig into performances, emotional payoff, pacing, and genre expectations—a useful counterweight to professional critics. Open the score above to read the full conversation.
