Digging to China(1997)
Two innocent outcasts. One incredible friendship.
Digging to China Synopsis
Precocious young Harriet and her older sister Gwen live at their mother's motel in small-town New Hampshire. Harriet dreams of a life beyond her inattentive family and the stultifying town. A mentally disabled man named Ricky comes to stay at the motel, and Harriet finds him kinder and more interesting than anyone she has ever met. After tragedy strikes, Harriet and Ricky cling to each other ever more tightly.
Digging to China (1997) is a drama film directed by Timothy Hutton, released on July 7, 1997 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars Evan Rachel Wood, Kevin Bacon, Mary Stuart Masterson and Marian Seldes. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 63 ratings.
- Director:
- Timothy Hutton
- Writers:
- Karen Janszen
- Producers:
- Marilyn Vance, John Davis, J. Todd Harris
- Cinematographer:
- Jörgen Persson
- Composer:
- Cynthia Millar
- Production:
- Ministry of Film, The, Digging to China LLC, Davis Entertainment Classics, Moonstone Entertainment, Mosquito Productions
- Revenue:
- $33,556
- Status:
- Released
Digging to China (1997) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Digging to China before you stream it.
Digging to China Cast & Crew
Main cast
Evan Rachel Wood
as Harriet Frankovitz
Kevin Bacon
as Ricky Schroth
Mary Stuart Masterson
as Gwen Frankovitz
Marian Seldes
as Leah Schroth
Cathy Moriarty
as Mrs. Frankovitz
Bing Putney
as Eric
- Joanne Pankow
Joanne Pankow
as Nurse
J.C. Quinn
as Minister
Key crew
Directed by Timothy Hutton, written by Karen Janszen, produced by Marilyn Vance, John Davis and J. Todd Harris.
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Digging to China Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 63 ratings.
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Digging to China – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Digging to China online?
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Digging to China (1997) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Digging to China?
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The main cast of Digging to China (1997) includes Evan Rachel Wood, Kevin Bacon, Mary Stuart Masterson, Marian Seldes and Cathy Moriarty. The film was directed by Timothy Hutton. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Digging to China released?
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Digging to China was released on July 7, 1997 and runs for 1h 38m.
Is Digging to China worth watching?
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Digging to China (1997) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 63 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Digging to China?
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Yes. The official Digging to China trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.