Digging to China (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1997, Digging to China is a drama film directed by Timothy Hutton, running about 98 minutes. “Two innocent outcasts. One incredible friendship.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Precocious young Harriet and her older sister Gwen live at their mother's motel in small-town New Hampshire. Harriet dreams of a life beyond her inattentive family and the stultifying town. A mentally disabled man named Ricky comes to stay at the motel, and Harriet finds him kinder and more interesting than anyone she has ever met. After tragedy strikes, Harriet and Ricky cling to each other ever more tightly.
Who’s in it. Digging to China stars Evan Rachel Wood as Harriet Frankovitz, Kevin Bacon as Ricky Schroth, Mary Stuart Masterson as Gwen Frankovitz and Marian Seldes as Leah Schroth, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Digging to China has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $33.6K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Digging to China page.
If you liked it. Fans of Digging to China tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Digging to China (1997)?
- In US, Digging to China is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Digging to China worth watching?
- Digging to China holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Digging to China?
- Digging to China stars Evan Rachel Wood, Kevin Bacon, Mary Stuart Masterson, Marian Seldes and Cathy Moriarty.
- When was Digging to China released?
- Digging to China was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.