What is The Dig on Netflix about?

Based on the novel of the same name by John Preston, The Dig premiered on Netflix just a few days ago on January 29, 2021. The film tells the story of a startling archeological discovery made in England on the cusp of the Second World War.

Without further ado, below you will find the details we could dig up (see what I did there?) about the film.

The Dig cast

This film has a star-studded cast. The mast cast includes Carey Mulligan as Edith Pretty, Ralph Fiennes as Basil Brown, Lily James as Peggy Piggott, Ben Chaplin as Stuart Piggott, and Ken Stott as Charles Phillips. The supporting cast includes Johnny Flynn as Rory Lomax, Archie Barnes as Robert Pretty, and Monica Dolan as May Brown.

You might recognize Ralph Fiennes from his performance as Lord Voldemort in the Harry Potter film franchise and Lily James is known for projects like Downton Abbey, Cinderella, The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, and Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again. You will recognize Carey Mulligan from The Great Gatsby,  Promising Young Woman, and An Education.

The Dig synopsis

Inspired by a true story, The Dig tells the story of a British woman who suspects that something significant is under the large burial mounds on her property. She hires a self-taught excavator and archaeologist who begins to unearth the mysteries in the ground. With World War II looming, it’s a race against time to uncover the secrets of the burial mounds.

The Dig trailer

For a closer look at the film, you can check out the trailer below. The plot seems really intriguing and I think Ralph Fiennes is a wonderful actor, so I’ll definitely be adding The Dig to my watch list!