The Dig
The Dig is a 2021 Netflix original film that was based on John Preston's book of the same name. The Dig is set in 1938, when Edith Pretty hires Basil Brown to excavate large burial grounds near Sutton Hoo. Directed by Simon Stone, The Dig stars Carey Mulligan, Ralph Fiennes, Lily James, and Johnny Flynn.
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Every Lily James Movie Ranked
Lily James has a stellar movie career where she's been a romantic lead, an action heroine, and a Disney princess. Here are all 16 of her films ranked.
Netflix's The Dig: The 10 Greatest Movie Archaeologists, Ranked
Indiana Jones is likely the first character that comes to mind when thinking of the best archaeologist in movies, but there are plenty of others.
Carey Mulligan: 5 Ways Promising Young Woman Is Her Best Movie Yet (& 5 Ways Its The Dig)
An actor as distinguished as Carey Mulligan has plenty of great movies, but between Promising Young Woman and The Dig, which is her best?
10 Movies To Watch If You Liked The Dig
Fans of Netflix's new release, The Dig, are sure to love these other period pieces that have many of the same themes.
The Dig: What Happened To Basil Brown After The Movie
What happened to Basil Brown after the events depicted in The Dig? Here's what you need to know about the legacy of Ralph Fiennes' character.
The Dig: Ralph Fiennes' 5 Most Memorable Roles (& 5 That Deserve More Recognition)
Ralph Fiennes is an icon in Hollywood - but while you've seen some of these major blockbusters, have you seen his underrated roles?
The Dig: What Happened To Edith's Son, Robert Pretty
What happened to Robert Pretty, Edith's astronomy-loving son in Netflix's The Dig? Here's what you need to know about the the real-life person.
The Dig True Story: The Most Valuable Treasures Found At Sutton Hoo
The Dig highlights the historical find of an ancient Anglo-Saxon ship burial — but the ship wasn't the only treasure unearthed at the Sutton Hoo site.
The Dig: Is Peggy and Rory's Romance Based on Real Events?
The Dig includes a romantic subplot involving Rory Lomax and Peggy Piggott, but it's not based on historical facts. Here's what you need to know.
The Dig: Was Basil Brown Really Buried Alive?
The Dig shows Basil Brown getting buried alive, so did that really happen in real life? Here's why Netflix tweaked the facts to amplify a major theme.
The Dig True Story: What The Movie Changes About The Sutton Hoo Excavation
The Dig tells the story of the 1939 archaeological excavation at Sutton Hoo, but the movie takes a lot of creative license with the real events.
The Ending Of Netflix's The Dig Explained
The Dig ends by referencing World War II and the uncertain fates of the main characters. Here's what the Netflix film digs into thematically.
The Dig Cast, Character & Real-Life Comparison Guide
Now Streaming on Netflix, The Dig is based on real-life people whom audiences will be curious about. Here are the cast and character essentials.