Jodorowsky's Dune (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 7.9
Released in 2013, Jodorowsky's Dune is a documentary film directed by Frank Pavich, running about 90 minutes. “The greatest science fiction movie never made.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Shot in France, England, Switzerland and the United States, this documentary covers director Alejandro Jodorowsky (El Topo, Holy Mountain, Santa Sangre) and his 1974 Quixotic attempt to adapt the seminal sci-fi novel Dune into a feature film. After spending 2 years and millions of dollars, the massive undertaking eventually fell apart, but the artists Jodorowsky assembled for the legendary project continued to work together. This group of artists, or his “warriors” as Jodorowsky named them, went on to define modern sci-fi cinema with such films as Alien, Blade Runner, Star Wars and Total Recall.
Who’s in it. Jodorowsky's Dune stars Alejandro Jodorowsky as Self, H. R. Giger as Self, Brontis Jodorowsky as Self and Nicolas Winding Refn as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, Jodorowsky's Dune has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Jodorowsky's Dune page.
If you liked it. Fans of Jodorowsky's Dune tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Jodorowsky's Dune (2013)?
- In US, Jodorowsky's Dune is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Jodorowsky's Dune worth watching?
- Jodorowsky's Dune holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Jodorowsky's Dune?
- Jodorowsky's Dune stars Alejandro Jodorowsky, H. R. Giger, Brontis Jodorowsky, Nicolas Winding Refn and Amanda Lear.
- When was Jodorowsky's Dune released?
- Jodorowsky's Dune was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.