Is Dune appropriate for kids?

Dune is rated PG-13.
Dune has a rating of PG-13 for “sequences of strong violence, some disturbing images, and suggestive material.” 'Dune' is rated PG-13. Dune's rating suggests the movie is appropriate for kids aged 13 and up, and this seems to be pretty accurate.
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Is Dune OK for 8 year olds?

Yes, Dune was rated PG-13 in 1984, and a kid could watch it, but that film is not really appropriate for anyone under the age of 13.
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Is Dune appropriate for 11 year olds?

Dune is rated PG-13 for sequences of strong violence, some disturbing images and suggestive material which means this film may not be suitable for children under 13.
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Can a 12 year old read Dune?

To answer questions about Dune, please sign up. Rafael Patacas I'd say it's readable for a 12 year old ( well, as in not inappropriate) but maybe it'd be better apreciated in a couple of years. at that age i'd advise "have spacesuit will travel" by Heinlein or "Ender's game" by O.S. Card as lighter books.
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Can a 13 year old watch Dune?

Intense, but many teens will be able to handle it.
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Is Dune book appropriate for a 14 year old?

The appropriate age to begin reading the Dune books is about 11-14, although some books in the original series, particularly Heretics of Dune and Chapterhouse: Dune, contain mature themes that would not be suitable for young children. Much of the franchise is best-suited for teens or young adults.
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Why is Dune a 12a?

The MPAA came to this conclusion after seeing that the film features "sequences of strong violence, some disturbing images and suggestive material".
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What level of reading is Dune?

The novel is considered to be at a 9th grade reading level though may be somewhat advanced for younger readers. (The novel takes approximately 15-20 hours to read, depending on your reading habits and speed. The audio version is about 21 hours.)
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Will Dune be rated R?

Dune is Rated PG-13. This is official.
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Can my 10 year old watch Dune?

Dune is rated PG-13.

Dune has a rating of PG-13 for “sequences of strong violence, some disturbing images, and suggestive material.” 'Dune' is rated PG-13. Dune's rating suggests the movie is appropriate for kids aged 13 and up, and this seems to be pretty accurate.
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Does Dune have explicit content?

Tollis Hunt No sexual content, but there is a nude scene where a young woman is experiencing puberty and is confused about herself. But no sort of intercourse or anything too explicit.
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How many swears are in Dune?

Even better as far as parents are concerned the almost total lack of cussing with only one profanity in the entire film, which in and of itself is a rare feat. The real test for family audiences is patience. The movie is two and a half hours long, although the pacing is good enough that it feels a little shorter.
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Is Dune a difficult book to read?

Dune is difficult not because the text is complex or challenging, but because it's a slog. Like reading a history textbook conveyed through character's internal monologues, and passable pros. It's an exceptional piece of world-building, and a SciFi landmark.
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Is Dune a coming of age story?

Dune is about cultural as well as personal coming of age. Paul comes of age with the Fremen. At the same time, the Fremen come of age with Paul's help. Although billed as a coming of age novel, Paul doesn't actually come of age.
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Why is Dune so confusing?

The dialogue feels harsh at times, lacking any connection to the plot as a whole. Because of this, the storytelling can be construed as weak, and the narratives as confusing. If viewers have not read the book, they will struggle to find the connections between scenes.
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Is Dune an 18?

Rated PG-13 for sequences of strong violence, some disturbing images and suggestive material.
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What age group is Dune book for?

Dune Books Are Suitable for Young Adults, Not Children

The story spans over 34,000 years and involves many different phases of civilization.
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Does Dune have swear words?

Language: The language in Dune 2021 is pretty mild, however it does contain a bit of profanity. Lookout words include: a**, d*mn and hell. Mature Content: The biggest lookout for parents in Dune movie is the violence the film contains.
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Why is Dune so overrated?

What makes Dune both bad and overrated is that its characters exist solely to serve the plot. And because they exist only to serve the plot, and to brood sullenly about the said plot, they feel so two-dimensional.
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How long should it take to read Dune?

The average reader will spend 12 hours and 32 minutes reading this book at 250 WPM (words per minute).
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Is Dune a romance?

Actors Timothée Chalamet (who plays Paul) and Zendaya (Chani) are Dune's romantic leads. Their mysterious connection in the first scene of the trailer is what piqued my interest in the movie. It's captivating because we soon realize he's not actually meeting her at all.
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Is there violence in Dune?

Characters are shot and stabbed with swords, blades and sci-fi weapons with moderate visual representation of post-action blood detail.
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Is Dune going to be on Netflix?

The new part of Dune is not available to stream on Netflix, However, the 1980's version is watchable. Since Dune 2021 is the property of Warner Bros like The Matrix resurrection and others, it is not on Netflix at the moment.
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Are Timothee and Zendaya a couple in Dune?

Ever since Zendaya and Timothée Chalamet were cast in the sci-fi movie Dune in 2019, fans were obsessed with the possibility of them becoming friends. Despite the fact that they initially sparked romance rumors after working together, the pair has proved that they're nothing more than besties.
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