7.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Drama, History • 2021 • 112 min • Teen (13+)
The Dig (2021)
The Dig (2021)
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Carey Mulligan • Ralph Fiennes • Lily James
Where to watch
NetflixRating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
LGBTQ: Neutral
Viewer Rating
7.5
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Carey Mulligan • Ralph Fiennes • Lily James
Where to watch
NetflixDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
Political: Center
Confidence: High
The film's central subject of archaeological discovery and historical preservation is largely apolitical, and while it touches on themes of class and gender, it does so within a humanistic narrative rather than explicitly promoting a specific political ideology.
Diversity: Low
Confidence: High
The movie features traditional casting that aligns with the historical figures portrayed, without any explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. Its narrative focuses on historical events and personal stories, and does not explicitly critique traditional identities or center DEI themes.
Secondary
LGBTQ: Neutral
Confidence: Medium
The film subtly hints at the potential homosexuality or bisexuality of a supporting character, Rory Lomax, through subtextual cues rather than explicit depiction. This portrayal is incidental to the main plot, neither affirming nor denigrating, and adds a layer of complexity to his character within the historical context of 1939 England.
Trans: N/A
Confidence: High
The film 'The Dig' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its narrative. The story centers on the historical excavation of Sutton Hoo, with no elements related to transgender identity present in the plot or character arcs.
Female Combat: N/R
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High
The film is a historical drama based on real figures involved in the Sutton Hoo excavation. All major historical characters, such as Edith Pretty, Basil Brown, and Peggy Piggott, are portrayed on screen with their documented historical gender.
Race Swap: No
Confidence: High
The film is a historical drama based on real events and figures from the 1939 Sutton Hoo excavation. All major historical characters, who were white, are portrayed by actors of the same race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.1
6.8
Critic Ratings
8.7
7.3
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