Diggstown (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1992, Diggstown is a comedy and drama film directed by Michael Ritchie, running about 98 minutes. “Where the pros meet the cons.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Gabriel Caine has just been released from prison when he sets up a bet with a business man. The business man owns most of a boxing-mad town called Diggstown. The bet is that Gabe can find a boxer that will knock out 10 Diggstown men, in a boxing ring, within 24 hours. "Honey" Roy Palmer is that man - although at 48, many say he is too old.
Who’s in it. Diggstown stars James Woods as Gabriel Caine, Louis Gossett Jr. as "Honey" Roy Palmer, Bruce Dern as John Gillon and Oliver Platt as Fitz, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Diggstown has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $4.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Diggstown page.
If you liked it. Fans of Diggstown tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Diggstown (1992)?
- In US, Diggstown is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and ScreenPix Apple TV Channel, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Diggstown worth watching?
- Diggstown holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Diggstown?
- Diggstown stars James Woods, Louis Gossett Jr., Bruce Dern, Oliver Platt and Heather Graham.
- When was Diggstown released?
- Diggstown was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.