The Dig

 is a British drama film directed by Simon Stone. It is based on the novel of the same name by John Preston. It It had a limited theatrical release on 15 January 2021, followed by streaming on Netflix on 29 January 2021.

Summary
"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 it's uncertain future‎."

- Official Netflix synopsis

Cast and Characters

 * 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