Jodorowsky's Dune (2013) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
In 1974, Chilean-French director Alejandro Jodorowsky embarked on the quixotic project of adapting Frank Herbert's influential novel Dune (1969) for the big screen. After investing two years, and millions of dollars, the gigantic project ended in failure; but the artists Jodorowsky brought together to carry it out continued to work together, and ended up laying the foundations for modern science fiction cinema.
Rated PG-13 • 2013 • 1h 27m
Jodorowsky's Dune is a 2013 documentary directed by Frank Pavich detailing director Alejandro Jodorowsky's ambitious, unproduced 1970s film adaptation of Frank Herbert's classic sci-fi novel. The film earned its PG-13 rating due to violent and sexual images, as well as drug references presented through archival clips and concept artwork. Parents should be aware that archival footage from Jodorowsky's surrealist films El Topo and The… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Jodorowsky's Dune appropriate for kids?
Jodorowsky's Dune is a 2013 documentary directed by Frank Pavich detailing director Alejandro Jodorowsky's ambitious, unproduced 1970s film adaptation of Frank Herbert's classic sci-fi novel. The film earned its PG-13 rating due to violent and sexual images, as well as drug… Read more — free account
Content severity in Jodorowsky's Dune
What happens in Jodorowsky's Dune, moment by moment
- 0:12 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
- 0:22 🍷 Substances 3/10
- 0:35 ♥ Sex & Nudity 5/10
Sex and nudity in Jodorowsky's Dune
Footage from Alejandro Jodorowsky's previous films features artistic full-frontal nudity, including brief non-sexual nudity of a young child in El Topo, mud-covered bodies, and men wearing thong-like garments in The Holy Mountain. Conceptual storyboards and illustrations also depict surreal nudity, bare breasts, and suggestive alien character designs.
Violence and gore in Jodorowsky's Dune
Violence is presented through conceptual storyboards and clips from earlier surrealist films. Visuals include sketches depicting severed limbs, throat slitting, and decapitations without explicit realism, alongside archival film clips showing blood-covered faces and sparrows emerging from a corpse's chest cavity.
Language in Jodorowsky's Dune
Language is relatively mild overall, but interview subjects occasionally use strong profanity, including single uses of 'fuck' and 'shit' during candid discussions.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Jodorowsky's Dune
Interviewees discuss substance use as a tool for creative expansion, specifically referencing experiences with LSD and smoking marijuana. Casual alcohol consumption is depicted in interviews, and stories are shared regarding heavy wine consumption by Salvador Dalí.
Mature themes in Jodorowsky's Dune
The documentary explores themes of intense artistic ambition, spiritual obsession, the commercial realities of the Hollywood studio system, and dealing with devastating creative failure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Jodorowsky's Dune appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Jodorowsky's Dune is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. Jodorowsky's Dune is a 2013 documentary directed by Frank Pavich detailing director Alejandro Jodorowsky's ambitious, unproduced 1970s film adaptation of Frank Herbert's classic sci-fi novel. The film earned its PG-13…
What age rating does Jodorowsky's Dune have?
Jodorowsky's Dune is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Jodorowsky's Dune about?
Jodorowsky's Dune is a 2013 documentary directed by Frank Pavich detailing director Alejandro Jodorowsky's ambitious, unproduced 1970s film adaptation of Frank Herbert's classic sci-fi novel. The film earned its PG-13 rating due to violent and sexual images, as well as drug references presented through archival clips…
Is there sex or nudity in Jodorowsky's Dune?
Footage from Alejandro Jodorowsky's previous films features artistic full-frontal nudity, including brief non-sexual nudity of a young child in El Topo, mud-covered bodies, and men wearing thong-like garments in The Holy Mountain. Conceptual storyboards and…
How violent is Jodorowsky's Dune?
Violence is presented through conceptual storyboards and clips from earlier surrealist films. Visuals include sketches depicting severed limbs, throat slitting, and decapitations without explicit realism, alongside archival film clips showing blood-covered…
Is the language in Jodorowsky's Dune appropriate for kids?
Language is relatively mild overall, but interview subjects occasionally use strong profanity, including single uses of 'fuck' and 'shit' during candid discussions.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Jodorowsky's Dune?
Interviewees discuss substance use as a tool for creative expansion, specifically referencing experiences with LSD and smoking marijuana. Casual alcohol consumption is depicted in interviews, and stories are shared regarding heavy wine consumption by Salvador…
What mature themes appear in Jodorowsky's Dune?
The documentary explores themes of intense artistic ambition, spiritual obsession, the commercial realities of the Hollywood studio system, and dealing with devastating creative failure.
How long is Jodorowsky's Dune?
Jodorowsky's Dune runs 87 minutes, directed by Frank Pavich, released in 2013.
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