The Dig (2021)

7.1PG-13112 min

British drama film directed by Simon Stone

The Dig is a 2021 British drama film directed by Simon Stone, based on the 2007 historical novel of the same name by John Preston, which reimagines the events of the 1939 excavation of Sutton Hoo in Suffolk, England. It stars Carey Mulligan, Ralph Fiennes, Lily James, Johnny Flynn, Ben Chaplin, Ken Stott, Archie Barnes, and Monica Dolan.

It had a limited release on 14 January 2021, followed by streaming on Netflix on 29 January 2021. The film received positive reviews from critics and received five nominations for the British Academy Film Awards, including Outstanding British Film.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

FAQ

What is The Dig about?
The Dig (2021) — An archaeologist embarks on the historically important excavation of Sutton Hoo in 1938.
Is The Dig based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is The Dig scary?
Content rating: PG-13. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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