The Dig (2021)

An archaeologist embarks on the historically important excavation of Sutton Hoo in 1938.

Director:

Simon Stone

Writers:

Moira Buffini (screenplay), John Preston (novel)

Stars:

Carey Mulligan, Ralph Fiennes, Lily James

1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Ralph Fiennes	...	Basil Brown
Stephen Worrall	...	Ferryman
Danny Webb	...	John Grateley
Carey Mulligan	...	Edith Pretty
Archie Barnes	...	Robert Pretty
Robert Wilfort	...	Billy Lyons
James Dryden	...	George Spooner
Joe Hurst	...	John Jacobs
Paul Ready	...	James Reid Moir
Peter McDonald	...	Guy Maynard
Christopher Godwin	...	Dr. Parry
Ellie Piercy	...	Mrs. Lyons
Bronwyn James	...	Ellen McKenzie
Desmond Kaliszewski	...	Barge Skipper
Monica Dolan	...	May Brown

Storyline

An archaeologist embarks on the historically important excavation of Sutton Hoo in 1938.

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Plot Keywords:

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Genres:

Biography | Drama | History

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for brief sensuality and partial nudity

Did You Know?

Trivia

Ralph Fiennes actually helped establish an archaeological field school based in Cheshire with his brother. The Poulton Research Project is a multi-period site with a significant medieval cemetery that archaeology students and volunteers help excavate every spring/summer

Details

Official Sites:

Netflix Site

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

29 January 2021 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Dig

Filming Locations:

Shackleford, Surrey, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

Clerkenwell Films, Magnolia Mae Films, Netflix

Technical Specs

Runtime:

112 min

Color:

Color