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Francisca Germoso Marales
rated 7

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1 year ago
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Critic Ian Freer
rated 6

...strong performances, some gorgeous filmmaking and the always winning idea of good people coming together to do good things.

Read full review at Empire
Critic Peter Bradshaw
rated 6

...there is intelligence and sensitivity and a good deal of English restraint and English charm, thoroughly embodied by the fine leading performers Carey Mulligan and Ralph Fiennes.

Read full review at The Guardian
Critic Mark Kermode
rated 6

...buoyed up by Mike Eley’s lush cinematography, which beautifully captures the lonely beauty of the open English landscapes.

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Critic Leah Greenblatt
rated 7

...The Dig more than fulfills its destiny.

Read full review at Entertainment Weekly
Kia Elliott
rated 3

Really boring

2 years ago
Bert Dahl
rated 9

Very Nice film

1 year ago
Critic Tara Mcnamara
rated 8

...artful, elegant, and educational.

Read full review at Common Sense Media

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What is The Dig about? Toggle content

In the shadow of World War II, a wealthy widow named Edith Pretty hires an amateur archaeologist named Basil Brown to excavate mysterious burial mounds on her estate in rural England. Despite the challenges they face, including skepticism from the archaeological community and the looming threat of war, Brown and his team make a groundbreaking discovery that could change the course of history. As they uncover more clues, Pretty's health begins to decline, and she must decide whether to donate the treasure to the British Museum or keep it for herself. The film is based on real events and features an all-star cast, including Carey Mulligan and Ralph Fiennes.

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The Dig was released for streaming on January 29, 2021.