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Digging to China

1997Movie1 h 38 minPG

50
MediocreGoodWatch score
50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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Not for scares or laughs.

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Directed by
Timothy Hutton
Written by
Karen Janszen

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Facts

July 7, 1997 · 1 h 38 min · PG

Released
July 7, 1997
Runtime
1 h 38 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
Italian
Made in
United States
Box office
$33,556
Available in
21 countries

Q&A

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Questions about Digging to China

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Digging to China worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50 (IMDb 6.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 33%). Audiences rate it higher (70 out of 100) than critics (33).

Is Digging to China okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Digging to China good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Digging to China plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.