The Dig (2021)
The Dig is a 2021 drama movie directed by Simon Stone, with a running time of 1h 52m. It stars Carey Mulligan, Ralph Fiennes and Lily James.
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.
Where to watch The Dig
Stream: Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
Cast
- 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
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- Companion guide: Archaeology & Lost Tombs