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The Dig

2019Movie1 h 37 min

73
GoodGoodWatch score
73
GoodGoodWatch score

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Binge-friendly
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Written by
Stuart Drennan

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Facts

April 26, 2019 · 1 h 37 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released
April 26, 2019
Runtime
1 h 37 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, Ireland
Available in
7 countries

Tropes

Sexless Marriage, Ignored Expert, Awful Wedded Life +9

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Dig?"

Questions about The Dig

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Dig?

In the United States, The Dig streams on fuboTV and Philo, and it is free with ads on Plex, The CW, Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, Xumo Play, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is The Dig worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 6.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 75%).

Will I feel good after watching The Dig?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

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 tropes for it, including Sexless Marriage, Ignored Expert, and Awful Wedded Life.