The Dig
“Nothing stays lost forever.”
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 in United States
Netflix
Netflix Standard with AdsClick a service to open The Dig there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is The Dig streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| India | Netflix | — |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Canada | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Australia | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Germany | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| France | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Spain | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Brazil | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Japan | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
About The Dig
The Dig is a 2021 English-language drama and history film directed by Simon Stone. The cast is led by Carey Mulligan, Ralph Fiennes, Lily James. It has a runtime of 1h 52m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 1400 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
The Dig was produced by Clerkenwell Films and Magnolia Mae Films and made in United Kingdom. It was released on January 14, 2021, and carries a PG-13 certification.
- Director
- Simon Stone
- Writers
- Moira Buffini
- Release date
- January 14, 2021
- OTT release
- January 29, 2021
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Budget
- $15 million
- Production
- Clerkenwell Films, Magnolia Mae Films
The Dig cast & crew
The Dig was directed by Simon Stone and written by Moira Buffini.
The cast features 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, and Ken Stott as Charles Phillips.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Stefan Gregory, cinematography is by Mike Eley, and it was produced by Gabrielle Tana and Ellie Wood.
Is The Dig worth watching?
The Dig holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 1,353 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 52m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and history, The Dig is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Dig
In United States, you can stream The Dig on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on January 29, 2021.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of The Dig
Carey Mulligan
Edith Pretty
Ralph Fiennes
Basil Brown
Lily James
Peggy Piggott
Johnny Flynn
Rory Lomax
Ben Chaplin
Stuart Piggott
Ken Stott
Charles Phillips
Archie Barnes
Robert Pretty
Monica Dolan
May Brown
Eamon Farren
John Brailsford
Paul Ready
James Reid Moir
Peter McDonald
Guy Maynard
Stephen Worrall
Ferryman
The Dig — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Dig in United States?
The Dig is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads in United States.
▸Is The Dig on Netflix?
Yes — The Dig is currently available on Netflix in United States.
▸What language is The Dig in?
The Dig is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Dig?
The Dig runs 1 hours 52 minutes (112 minutes).
▸What is The Dig rated?
The Dig is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 1,353 ratings.
▸When did The Dig release on OTT?
The Dig became available digitally on January 29, 2021.
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