The Dig Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Amy Renner

Last modified: Dec. 2, 2022

The Dig

Release Date: Friday, January 15, 2021 Limited Friday, January 29, 2021 Netflix

Director: Simon Stone

Starring: Carey Mulligan • Ralph Fiennes • Lily James • Johnny Flynn • Ben Chaplin

PG-13 Drama 1 hr, 52 m

3.57 / 5.0

79% WILL SEE 21% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: As WWII looms, a wealthy widow (Carey Mulligan) hires an amateur archaeologist (Ralph Fiennes) to excavate the burial mounds on her estate. When they make a historic discovery, the echoes of Britain's past resonate in the face of its uncertain future‎.

Drama

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Who is making The Dig – Crew List

A look at The Dig behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Simon Stone last helmed The Woman in Cabin 10 and The Daughter. The film's writer Moira Buffini last penned Byzantium and Jane Eyre.

Director: Simon Stone
Screenwriter: Moira Buffini

Studios: Netflix Originals
Production Company: Clerkenwell Films

Production – What we know about the The Dig

Key Facts

Adapted from the novel by John Preston.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Dec 2020

Completed

Changed The Dig movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Apr 2014

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned for brief sensuality and partial nudity
Runtime: 1 hr, 52 m
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

The Dig Trailers and Clips

The Dig

Official Trailer

The Dig Release Date: When was the film released?

The Dig was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, January 15 , 2021. There were 10 10 other movies released on the same date, including The Marksman, Promising Young Woman and Love Sarah. As a limited release, The Dig was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.

The estimated home release date for The Dig is currently being determined. Stay tuned!