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Release Date: January 14, 2021
Runtime: 112 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (6)
Genres:
Drama History
Budget: $0
Revenue: $0
Original Language: English
Status: Released
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88%
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73/100
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6.9/10
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1,326 votes
7.1/10
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89,130 votes
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The Dig

2021

"Unearth the past, discover the future."

Also known as: 🇪🇸 ES: La excavación? 🇵🇹 PT: A Grande Escavação? 🇨🇳 ZH: 古宝? 🇷🇴 RO: Săparea All international titles (6) →
Drama History 112 min 7.1/10

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

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Violence 1/5
Sexual Content 1/5
Language 2/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 1/5
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Keywords

#based on novel or book 609 #based on true story 286 #1930s 55 #class differences 26 #archaeologist 13 #single parent 8 #archaeological dig 2 #excavation 2 #excavator 1 #suffolk, england 1 #widowed mother 1 #eve of world war ii 1 #ipswich 1

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Trivia & Fun Facts about The Dig

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  • The Dig was filmed on location in Suffolk, England, where the original Sutton Hoo burial mounds are located, adding authenticity to the historical narrative.

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  • During the excavation scenes, the filmmakers used actual archaeological techniques to ensure that the portrayal of the dig was as accurate as possible.

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  • Carey Mulligan and Ralph Fiennes both took part in extensive discussions about their characters' motivations, which helped to deepen their performances in the film.

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  • In a scene where characters discuss the discovery, a background prop includes a period-specific book that references actual archaeological findings from the era, serving as a nod to real history.

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  • Simon Stone, the director of The Dig, has worked on several adaptations of classic literature, drawing parallels to the thematic elements of discovery and history in his directorial choices.

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  • In one scene, a character's hat is seen changing positions between shots, which highlights a minor continuity error that went unnoticed in the final cut.

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  • The film's score, composed by Stefan Gregory, integrates sounds from the excavation, blending the auditory experience of the dig with the emotional weight of the narrative.

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