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Digging to China

1997·Movie
1h 38min·PG
50
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Big heart, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Moving and romantic

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age9
  • Pathos8
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Cringe Humor3
  • Dark Humor3

World

Everyday modern life, growing up, and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout characters and performances

  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

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About

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.
Small-Town New HampshireInattentive FamilyMental DisabilityUnlikely FriendshipComing of AgeFamily DynamicsOutsider PerspectiveTragedy and Hope

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Digging to China

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Is Digging to China worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51/100 (IMDb 6.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 33%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Digging to China rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is Digging to China?

1 h 38 min

Digging to China runs 1 h 38 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Digging to China?

Critics33
Audiences70

Not quite. Audiences rate Digging to China higher (70) than critics (33). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Digging to China in?

EnglishItalian

It was made in English, with some Italian. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Digging to China?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Digging to China in 21 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.