Nothing stays lost forever.
As WWII looms, a wealthy widow hires an amateur archaeologist 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.
The Dig (2021) is a drama and history film directed by Simon Stone, released on January 14, 2021 with a runtime of 1h 52m. It stars Carey Mulligan, Ralph Fiennes, Lily James and Johnny Flynn. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 1,394 ratings.
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Carey Mulligan
as Edith Pretty
Ralph Fiennes
as Basil Brown
Lily James
as Peggy Piggott
Johnny Flynn
as Rory Lomax
Ben Chaplin
as Stuart Piggott
Ken Stott
as Charles Phillips
Archie Barnes
as Robert Pretty
Monica Dolan
as May Brown
Eamon Farren
as John Brailsford
Paul Ready
as James Reid Moir
Peter McDonald
as Guy Maynard
Stephen Worrall
as Ferryman
Directed by Simon Stone, written by John Preston and Moira Buffini, produced by Gabrielle Tana, Ellie Wood and Murray Ferguson.
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 1,394 ratings.
Before watching this film, I had absolutely no idea who Basil Brown (Ralph Fiennes), Edith Pretty (Carey Mulligan), or even Peggy Piggott (Lily James) were and what they did. As an engineer and a science enthusiast myself, I rarely struggle to find some sort of enjoyment in movies based on true stories about scientific discoveries, technological advancements, or impactful historical events. Therefore, despite a…
Reviewed on July 15, 2021
The Dig reminded me of another movie about archaeology and which was not only also based on a true story but also involved a woman’s contribution to that scientific field. That other movie was Ammonite, about a woman archaeologist in a time when women were more than rare in that field of endeavor. Unlike that character, however, Edith Pretty in The Dig does not do the work herself. Instead, her interest in…
Reviewed on August 5, 2021
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The main cast of The Dig (2021) includes Carey Mulligan, Ralph Fiennes, Lily James, Johnny Flynn and Ben Chaplin. The film was directed by Simon Stone. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Dig was released on January 14, 2021 and runs for 1h 52m.
The Dig (2021) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 1,394 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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