The Dig
“Nothing stays lost forever.”
Synopsis
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.
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THE DIG starring Carey Mulligan and Ralph Fiennes | Official Trailer | NetflixOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-12-03
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Carey Mulligan
Edith Pretty
Ralph Fiennes
Basil Brown
Lily James
Peggy Piggott
Johnny Flynn
Rory Lomax
Ben Chaplin
Stuart Piggott
Ken Stott
Charles Phillips
Archie Barnes
Robert Pretty
Monica Dolan
May Brown
Eamon Farren
John Brailsford
Paul Ready
James Reid Moir
Peter McDonald
Guy Maynard
Stephen Worrall
Ferryman
Danny Webb
John Grateley
Robert Wilfort
Billy Lyons
James Dryden
George Spooner
Joe Hurst
John Jacobs
Christopher Godwin
Dr Parry
Ellie Piercy
Mrs Lyons
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 14 DaysJanuary 15, 2021
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 29, 2021
VOD & Digital Platforms
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$15M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Simon Stone
- Screenplay & Story
- Moira Buffini
- Original Score
- Stefan Gregory
- Original Title
- The Dig
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Budget
- $15M
- Production Studios
- Clerkenwell Films, Magnolia Mae Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Simon Stone
Moira Buffini, John Preston
Stefan Gregory
Jeremy Braben, Mark Silk, Mike Eley
Jon Harris
Gabrielle Tana, Ellie Wood, Anne Sheehan, Murray Ferguson, Carolyn Marks Blackwood
Department Leadership Roster
Moira Buffini
Screenplay
Simon Stone
Director
Gabrielle Tana
Producer
Maria Djurkovic
Production Design
Stefan Gregory
Original Music Composer
Ellie Wood
Producer
Murray Ferguson
Producer
Alice Babidge
Costume Design
Andy Bennett
Stunt Coordinator
Mike Eley
Director of Photography
Carolyn Marks Blackwood
Producer
Marc Cass
Stunt Coordinator
Jon Harris
Editor
James Etherington-Sparks
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Dig
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What is The Dig about?
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.
Who directed The Dig?
The Dig was directed by Simon Stone.
Who stars in The Dig?
The principal cast of The Dig includes Carey Mulligan, Ralph Fiennes, Lily James, Johnny Flynn, Ben Chaplin.
When was The Dig released and how long is it?
The Dig was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
Who composed the musical score for The Dig?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Dig was composed by Stefan Gregory.
Is The Dig based on a book or true story?
The Dig is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "John Preston".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Dig?
The Dig holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).