Dune (2021)
Dune is streaming in the UAE on Shahid VIP.
The verdict
Dune ranks near the top of the current English film crop. It's sitting at 7.8/10 on TMDB across 15,554 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. Budget a full evening — it runs a hefty 155 minutes. In the UAE you can stream it on Shahid VIP.
Should you spend 2h 35m on it?
2h 35m of English science fiction with an adventure streak. With 15,554 ratings behind it, the number isn't going to move much — you know what you're getting.
Don't watch this if…
- you've only got a couple of hours. It needs 2h 35m
- you need something everyone can sit through. Rated 18TC
- Why
- A 7.8/10 that holds up over 15,554 ratings, which puts it at the top of the current list.
- Skip if
- you want something set in a world you already know
- Best for
- A night you can give it your full attention
Story
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.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 35m — long |
| Watch with family? | 18TC · Adults only |
| Genre | Science Fiction / Adventure |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Denis Villeneuve
Cast
Where to watch in the UAE
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 2026-09-20 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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