The Dig (2021) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
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.
Rated PG-13 • 2021 • 1h 52m
A Suffolk landowner hires an excavator who discovers the Sutton Hoo ship burial — one of the greatest archaeological finds in British history — just as WWII begins. Carey Mulligan and Ralph Fiennes. The PG rating is appropriate.
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Is The Dig appropriate for kids?
A Suffolk landowner hires an excavator who discovers the Sutton Hoo ship burial — one of the greatest archaeological finds in British history — just as WWII begins. Carey Mulligan and Ralph Fiennes. The PG rating is appropriate. Read more — free account
Content severity in The Dig
What happens in The Dig, moment by moment
- 0:30 🔥 Mature Themes 5/10
- 0:40 💬 Language 2/10
- 1:30 🔥 Mature Themes 6/10
Sex and nudity in The Dig
There are no sexual encounters or instances of nudity in the film. A sub-plot involves a subtle realization of a husband's closeted homosexuality and a burgeoning emotional romance between young adults, but it remains entirely chaste and focused on emotional connection.
Violence and gore in The Dig
The film contains no physical combat or graphic violence, maintaining a contemplative tone throughout. The primary source of physical danger is a realistic sequence where a character is accidentally buried in a trench collapse and must be frantically dug out, though he survives. The looming threat of World War II is felt through plane flyovers, but no actual warfare is shown.
Language in The Dig
Dialogue contains infrequent mild profanity consistent with a PG-13 period drama, including uses of 'bloody' and a single instance of 'sh*t.' The language is never aggressive or gratuitous, reflecting the formal social etiquette of late 1930s England.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Dig
There is no drug use or significant intoxication depicted in the story. Characters are occasionally seen smoking cigarettes or pipes, which is historically accurate for the 1939 setting. In keeping with the film's grounded tone, there is no emphasis placed on these habits.
Mature themes in The Dig
A dying woman finding meaning in the discovery of something that outlasted its makers by 1,400 years. The film is about connection across time — the Anglo-Saxon dead speaking to the present. Basil's professional exclusion from his own find as a class story.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Dig appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Dig is best for ages 12+. It's rated PG-13. A Suffolk landowner hires an excavator who discovers the Sutton Hoo ship burial — one of the greatest archaeological finds in British history — just as WWII begins. Carey Mulligan and Ralph Fiennes. The PG rating is…
What age rating does The Dig have?
The Dig is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 12+.
What is The Dig about?
A Suffolk landowner hires an excavator who discovers the Sutton Hoo ship burial — one of the greatest archaeological finds in British history — just as WWII begins. Carey Mulligan and Ralph Fiennes. The PG rating is appropriate.
Is there sex or nudity in The Dig?
There are no sexual encounters or instances of nudity in the film. A sub-plot involves a subtle realization of a husband's closeted homosexuality and a burgeoning emotional romance between young adults, but it remains entirely chaste and focused on emotional…
How violent is The Dig?
The film contains no physical combat or graphic violence, maintaining a contemplative tone throughout. The primary source of physical danger is a realistic sequence where a character is accidentally buried in a trench collapse and must be frantically dug out…
Is the language in The Dig appropriate for kids?
Dialogue contains infrequent mild profanity consistent with a PG-13 period drama, including uses of 'bloody' and a single instance of 'sh*t.' The language is never aggressive or gratuitous, reflecting the formal social etiquette of late 1930s England.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Dig?
There is no drug use or significant intoxication depicted in the story. Characters are occasionally seen smoking cigarettes or pipes, which is historically accurate for the 1939 setting. In keeping with the film's grounded tone, there is no emphasis placed on…
What mature themes appear in The Dig?
A dying woman finding meaning in the discovery of something that outlasted its makers by 1,400 years. The film is about connection across time — the Anglo-Saxon dead speaking to the present. Basil's professional exclusion from his own find as a class story.
How long is The Dig?
The Dig runs 112 minutes, directed by Simon Stone, released in 2021.
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