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The Dig

2021·Movie
1h 52min·PG-13
75
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A , drama: , but never childish, .

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Nothing stays lost forever.

As WWII looms, a wealthy widow hires an amateur archaeologist to excavate the burial mounds on her estate. When they make a historic discovery, the echoes of Britain's past resonate in the face of its uncertain future‎.
Historical DramaArchaeological DiscoveryPoignant StorytellingBritish Period PieceQuietly EmotionalHuman ConnectionLegacy and TimeWorld War II ContextGentle Intrigue

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Where can I stream The Dig?

In the United States, The Dig streams on Netflix, and it is free with ads on Plex. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is The Dig worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 87%, and Metacritic 73).

Is The Dig okay for kids?

PG-13

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is The Dig plot-driven or character-driven?

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

What tropes does The Dig use?

Artistic Licence – HistoryJerkassScrew This, I'm Outta HereAdventurer ArchaeologistBrutal HonestyCanon ForeignerIncompatible OrientationBased on a True StoryIntergenerational FriendshipSympathetic AdultererSexless MarriageHistorical Domain Characterand 10 more

TV Tropes lists 22 tropes for it, including Artistic Licence – History, Jerkass, and Screw This, I'm Outta Here.