Digging to China
“Two innocent outcasts. One incredible friendship.”
Precocious young Harriet and her older sister Gwen live at their mother's motel in small-town New Hampshire. Harriet dreams of a life beyond her inattentive family and the stultifying town. A mentally disabled man named Ricky comes to stay at the motel, and Harriet finds him kinder and more interesting than anyone she has ever met. After tragedy strikes, Harriet and Ricky cling to each other ever more tightly.
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Where is Digging to China streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Hoopla, Darkroom, Fawesome, The Roku Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Tubi TV, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads | Amazon Video |
| Canada | Hoopla, Tubi TV, Plex | Apple TV Store, YouTube |
| Australia | Tubi TV, Plex | — |
| Germany | Love and Passion Amazon Channel, Rakuten TV | Amazon Video |
| Spain | — | Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Diamond Films Amazon Channel | — |
About Digging to China
Digging to China is a 1997 English-language drama film directed by Timothy Hutton. The cast is led by Evan Rachel Wood, Kevin Bacon, Mary Stuart Masterson. It has a runtime of 1h 38m. Viewers rate it 6.4/10 across 100 ratings.
Digging to China was produced by Ministry of Film, The, Digging to China LLC, and Davis Entertainment Classics and made in United States of America. It was released on July 7, 1997, and carries a PG certification. At the box office it grossed around $0 million worldwide.
- Director
- Timothy Hutton
- Writers
- Karen Janszen
- Release date
- July 7, 1997
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Box office
- $0 million
- Production
- Ministry of Film, The, Digging to China LLC, Davis Entertainment Classics
Digging to China cast & crew
Digging to China was directed by Timothy Hutton and written by Karen Janszen.
The cast features Evan Rachel Wood as Harriet Frankovitz, Kevin Bacon as Ricky Schroth, Mary Stuart Masterson as Gwen Frankovitz, Marian Seldes as Leah Schroth, Cathy Moriarty as Mrs. Frankovitz, and Bing Putney as Eric.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Cynthia Millar, cinematography is by Jörgen Persson, and it was produced by John Davis and David T. Friendly.
Is Digging to China worth watching?
Digging to China holds an audience score of 6.4/10 from 63 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 38m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama, Digging to China is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Digging to China
Evan Rachel Wood
Harriet Frankovitz
Kevin Bacon
Ricky Schroth
Mary Stuart Masterson
Gwen Frankovitz
Marian Seldes
Leah Schroth
Cathy Moriarty
Mrs. Frankovitz
Bing Putney
Eric
Joanne Pankow
Nurse
J.C. Quinn
Minister
Digging to China — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Digging to China in India?
Digging to China is not currently available on major streaming services in India. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸Where can I watch Digging to China in the US?
In the US, Digging to China is streaming on Hoopla, Darkroom, and Fawesome, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
▸Where can I watch Digging to China in the UK?
In the UK, Digging to China is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and Tubi TV, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video.
▸What language is Digging to China in?
Digging to China is originally in English, with audio tracks including Italian, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Digging to China?
Digging to China runs 1 hours 38 minutes (98 minutes).
▸What is Digging to China rated?
Digging to China is rated PG. It holds a 6.4/10 audience score from 63 ratings.
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