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7.1
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Really boring

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Cast & Crew

Simon Stone
Director
Ralph Fiennes
As Basil Brown
Danny Webb
As John Grateley
Ken Stott
As Charles Phillips
Monica Dolan
As May Brown
Ben Chaplin
As Stuart Piggott
Peter McDonald
As Guy Maynard
Carey Mulligan
As Edith Pretty

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In the shadow of World War II, a wealthy widow named Edith Pretty hires an amateur archaeologist named Basil Brown to excavate mysterious burial mounds on her estate in rural England. Despite the challenges they face, including skepticism from the archaeological community and the looming threat of war, Brown and his team make a groundbreaking discovery that could change the course of history. As they uncover more clues, Pretty's health begins to decline, and she must decide whether to donate the treasure to the British Museum or keep it for herself. The film is based on real events and features an all-star cast, including Carey Mulligan and Ralph Fiennes.

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You can stream The Dig on: Netflix

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The Dig was released for streaming on January 29, 2021.