The Dig

2019·Movie
1h 37min
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Metacritic916.9Rotten Tomatoes75%78%

Where to watch

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The Dig fingerprint

Immersive world, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension9
  • Violence4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos6
  • Catharsis5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Cringe Humor1

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and mystery

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Ambiguity8
  • Dialogue Centrality7

Craft

Standout characters, direction, and performances

  • Intrigue10
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8

Style

Standout sound design

  • Sound Centrality8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchBinge-FriendlyThought-Provoking

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You want fast pacing

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About

After serving fifteen years for murder, Callahan returns home to find Sean, his victim’s father, searching for the body. With no memory of the murder, Callahan soon realises that the only way to get rid of Sean is to help him dig.
Psychological ThrillerAmnesia MysteryGrief and GuiltSlow Burn DramaUnsettling AtmosphereMoral AmbiguityCharacter-DrivenDark & BroodingPost-Conviction Story

Crew

Directed by:
Ryan Tohill, Andy Tohill
Written by:
Stuart Drennan

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Questions about The Dig

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Dig legally?

fuboTVPhiloThe CWKanopyHooplaPlexFawesomeXumo Play

The Dig is included with a subscription to fuboTV and Philo in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on The CW, Kanopy, and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Dig worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69/100 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 75%, and Metacritic 91). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Dig rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Dig?

1 h 37 min

The Dig runs 1 h 37 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Dig?

Critics83
Audiences70

Not quite. Critics rate The Dig higher (83) than audiences (70). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Dig in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom, Ireland.

In how many countries can I watch The Dig?

7AUCAGBGGIENZUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Dig in 7 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Dig use?

Sexless MarriageIgnored ExpertAwful Wedded LifeAge LiftIntergenerational FriendshipAlliterative NameSympathetic AdultererHistorical Domain CharacterGenteel Interbellum SettingBased on a True StoryShout-OutHappily Marriedand 10 more

TV Tropes lists 22 storytelling tropes for The Dig, including Sexless Marriage, Ignored Expert, Awful Wedded Life.

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