Best on Netflix: The Dig Watch and Cast Guide
A TMDB-backed guide to The Dig, including cast, release facts, genres and watch-provider notes.

The Dig (2021) — an evergreen reference for this movie: the essentials, the cast, where to watch and what to watch next. Nothing stays lost forever.
Where to watch
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Cast
Carey Mulligan as Edith Pretty; Ralph Fiennes as Basil Brown; Lily James as Peggy Piggott; Johnny Flynn as Rory Lomax; Ben Chaplin as Stuart Piggott; Ken Stott as Charles Phillips; Archie Barnes as Robert Pretty; Monica Dolan as May Brown
About The Dig
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.
More like The Dig
- Hope and Glory
- Darkest Hour
- Our Mother's House
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- This Sporting Life
- Agatha and the Truth of Murder
- FX's A Christmas Carol
Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Dig?
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Who is in the cast of The Dig?
Carey Mulligan as Edith Pretty; Ralph Fiennes as Basil Brown; Lily James as Peggy Piggott; Johnny Flynn as Rory Lomax; Ben Chaplin as Stuart Piggott; Ken Stott as Charles Phillips; Archie Barnes as Robert Pretty; Monica Dolan as May Brown
Is this The Dig guide official?
No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.



