Digger (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1993, Digger is a comedy, drama and family film directed by Rob Turner, running about 92 minutes. “All About a Magical Place....Called Friendship” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young boy is sent to live with relatives when his parents break up. He befriends a dying boy who has an eerie connection with nature.
Who’s in it. Digger stars Adam Hann-Byrd as Digger, Olympia Dukakis as Bea, Leslie Nielsen as Arthur Evrensel and Timothy Bottoms as Sam Corlett, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Digger has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Digger page.
If you liked it. Fans of Digger tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Digger (1993)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Digger change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Digger worth watching?
- Digger holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Digger?
- Digger stars Adam Hann-Byrd, Olympia Dukakis, Leslie Nielsen, Timothy Bottoms and Joshua Jackson.
- When was Digger released?
- Digger was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.