I’m so beyond emotional to see my home, portrayed in such a way. I’ve grown up in Suffolk and I went to Sutton Hoo every single year with my Mother and my Brother. It is a place of pure beauty and my Mother’s favourite place on earth. I cannot believe that my home is going to be on a Netflix film, and with such renowned actors too. I CANNOT WAIT

I applied to advert for an actors assistant who had to have a thick suffolk accent, having done a few extra parts and owning a very suffolk accent I applied. I just assumed it would be some kind of self funded Z list movie. So you can imagine my surprise when I turn up, eventually the producer comes to meet me, we walk and talk and she says, so do you know who the actor is, I said no, she smiled and said...Ralph Fiennes.....🤪🥴🥺😮😯... I've never felt so nervous and excited in my whole life. I got to meet a hero and read lines for him which he recorded. What an amazing experience, he was very kind, warm and welcoming and showed a genuine interest in talking to me, even though he was there to do research for his job, what a amazing experience and true great and a gentleman.

Oh a film about an archeologist that doesn't involve rising mummies, lost arks, and dinosaur cloning... I dig it!

whenever I see Ralph Fiennes, I click. Man, he is a treasure! Netflix, nourish this great actor!

Everyone is talking about the other high profile actors but damn the kid that played Robert really did an outstanding job. HIs little monologue about not being able to do anything about his mother dying was powerful

Ralph Fiennes...truly a treasure to cinema. Great actor!

That scene at the end with Robert and his Mum, telling his space story had me choppin onions.

Carey Mulligan, Lily James and Ralph Fiennes in one movie 🤯

As a proud Suffolker, I have to congratulate Ralph on a fantastic Suffolk accent...they usually make us sound like West Country Pirates...so refreshing to hear the authentic Suffolk accent I have worked so hard to keep and am so proud of on film...

Wasn't sure what to expect, but this was excellent. Really good acting, no stupid special effects. An inspiring story. Watched it twice. Got me teary eyed twice.

Based on the famous Sutton Hoo dig and the discovery, along with the ship, of the Anglo-Saxon helmet. It was buried around 625 and is widely believed to have belonged to King Rædwald of East Anglia.

I watched this last night and found it to be a true masterpiece. Not just a movie but a work of art that I really just stumbled upon.

I saw the Sutton Hoo treasures last year at the British Museum and was freaking CAPTIVATED. It's an incredible story just reading the plaques on the exhibit, so I'm stoked for this one. Ralph is a legend. Everyone should look up the background on this story, it's mindblowing how important the find is.

Ah, Carey Mulligan, one of the most underrated actresses of her generation. I'm here for any of her movies.

The most seamless and perfect acting I have ever seen. As if they have been these characters in real life themselves.

FINALLY! A film on archaeolgy.

Sutton Hoo, probably the most impressive find of the last century. Everyone who comes to London should check out the finds in the British Museum. You will be blown away!

Having grown up near here and visited the site many times as a child, I love that this gem has been turned into a film in such an excellent way. Sutton Hoo is incredible and when the world is back to a semblance of normalcy I expect many people will want to see it for themselves thanks to this

I wish a day would come soon where it says "Academy Award Winner - Ralph Fiennes" Of course the award doesn't define how good of an actor he is, but still..

What a stellar cast! Carry Mulligan is an underrated actor, I feel. She is brilliant and so effortless in her performances. And Ralph doesn't need any explanation, simply terrific. Lily James is another beautiful actor. Looking forward to it.

How has this man never won an academy award!!

Looks like a complete winner-Ralph Fiennes, Archeology, The Vikings, England during WW2. I'm hooked already with just the preview.

I watched this film and fell in love with the whole thing. It was beautiful, perfect, beyond emotional and all with impeccable acting and although I've never heard of Carey Mulligan I was truly moved by her outstanding performance. I did some investigating on the true story and knew by research that Edith Pretty was older in real life but never ever questioned that fact with the casting as the whole production carried the story up to the heavens. So earlier today I was astounded to find a posse of critics who are miffed a younger lady was cast as Edith ? Beggars Belief IMHO, ALL the cast were just PERFECT, natural, impeccable and I wouldn't change a thing. And I sobbed so much near the end with Mum and Son laying in the boat gazing up at the stars ... I've never heard such emotional words spoken in such an angelic heartfelt manner in movies or real life. Thank You to ALL the Cast and to Netflix. One always takes such a long time to come back down to Earth after a superb movie.

What a masterpiece in this era of Netflix crap. Best acting in a long time - Very, very impressed with Ralph Fiennes and Carey Mulligan, but also a great performance from Archie Barnes. Thank you!

I'd watch anything with Carey Mulligan in it. Loved every one of her performances since I first saw her in "An Education".

I love films like this they remind us that even as the war in Europe threatened to engulf us people had lives and stories. The greatest generation that lived, loved and showed us not all heroes ware capes.

I love the excited look on that boy's face: "You've come to dig up the mounds!"

I hope it's as good as it looks. We need movies like this. People today don't care about the past, historians and archeologists get very little respect because their fields don't create new business, new gadgets, start-ups etc. People need reminding that where we came from, knowing ourselves, matters.

one of the best movies , honestly, in netflix.

Carey Mulligan is one of my favorite actors; she's so timeless.

Carey Mulligan, Ralph Fiennes and Johnny Flynn, what a great cast.

I must say the young boy Archie Barnes who played the widows son Robert has one hell of an acting career ahead of him. He did a phenomenal job for such young man. The movie was pretty good too.

Probably the most romantic and touching movie of the year.

Mr Brown is an archeologist , Mr Brown is Ralph Fiennes & he’s a master of the craft. A brilliant actor who can play any role. 🎥💪🏼💪🏼👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🌿

Detectorists: The early years. Johnny Flynn being in this officially turn this into a fan theory lol

Ralph Fiennes is just an outstanding actor...Legend! He played Amon Göth, Voldemort and M so well. Would it be cool if the 3 legends Ralph Fiennes, Denzel Washington and Bruce Willis could make a film together.

Looking forward to this film. I was stationed at an airbase a few miles from the site (Sutton Hoo) while in the US Air Force in the late sixties. I returned for a visit in 2017 and I visited the site again. There is a wonderful museum there and you are able to walk around the burial mounds. Well worth the visit if you go to East Suffolk.

The character development and their emotions on this film is flawless.. so much unsaid and don't need to be said frankly..

"...From the first human handprint on a cave wall we are part of something continuous..." this a lovely film. It's a wonderful experience to watch it

Carey Mulligan is the best actor working today. No doubt!

Fan of Ralph Fiennes since the English Patient film.

Such an aesthetically made movie. Engaging direction, beautiful landscapes, real acting and mellifluous music. ❤️❤️

Being passionate about history and archaeology, this movie was a delight. Had no idea about this treasure. The most seamless and perfect acting I have ever seen. As if they have been these characters in real life themselves.

This film was a gem. Enjoyed the story immensely and the performances were well done.

Can't wait for this! I've always loved Carey Mulligan💗💗

this was a beautiful film with a strong acting. i absolutely loved every second

,,Elegiac, poetic, longing film, tinged in sadness. I liked all of those elements coming together in an unexpected field like archeology"

When mr brown started talking the first thing that came up was Phill Harding from Time Team haha. Absolutely a great movie giving archeology the justice it deserves. Love it!

Okay, this one goes on the ¨letsprocrastinateevenmore¨ watchlist.

Being passionate about history and archaeology, this movie was a delight. Had no idea about this treasure. Thank you, Netflix!

I loved this movie , well made , Carey Mulligan and Ralph Fiennes were wonderful , a beginning and an ending well thought .

Mr. Fiennes is one of my all time favorite actors.

Basil Brown was treated shabbily by the archeological establishment despite him discovering the Anglo Saxon ship and doing all the hard work. Typical how those who do so little get the credit.

Delightful movie, joy to the eyes, balm to the soul.

This looks amazing. So excited to see my forever girl crush, Carey Mulligan! She is one of the most amazing actresses of this age! Absolutely BRILLIANT!

Anything with Ralph is a must watch!!!!

I was so captivated by the movie I didn't want it to end. I wanted to take it all in. I love it.

There are 1500 grave mounds within 10 minutes of driving from where I live in Norway. The oldest artifacts in the area are 5000 years old. But most items are from around 500 - 1200 AD.

Finally the Detectorists prequel we've all been waiting for

Carey Mulligan is such a darling ❤️

Ralph Fiennes' art really grows on you.

Ralph Fiennes and Carey Mulligan? Yes, please.

What a story. Absolutely faboulous movie with a deep story and characters.

I just love nowadays trailers - you see the whole thing in just 2 mins - such a time-saver in those busy days! Loving it!

This movie changed my life. Absolutely riveting

Absolutely nailed it with this movie 10/10

Again a subtle elegant movie with natural acting as if they are real

worth a thousand words. just amazing movie, very touchy.

As someone who lives around the Sutton Hoo area, God does Ralph Fiennes have an amazing Suffolk Accent

As a history buff, this looks incredible. Congrats Netflix! I'll re-up my subscription for another 6 months.

Looks like an amazing set of performances and all based around the discovery and initial excavation of Sutton Hoo. Brilliant!

My mother worked at Sutton Hoo in the Land Army during WW2 and I know the Basil Brown story so really looking forward to the film. Good to see that a local lad Ralph Fiennes plays Brown with Suffolk accent!

Just watched this. Excellent movie. I will watch again.

How sad that my dear fried Bill Pretty did not live to see this film about his Aunt. He was a lovely, lovely man and we all miss him terribly.

Oh my word ! what a stellar cast....a MUST WATCH ASAP.

Saw it and I loved it. Good old fashion story telling with inelegant dialog and interesting people. Thumbs up!

“TIME TEAM” the movie!

Best acting I have seen in years!

Brilliant, fantastic, one of the best thing Netflix have released for some time

Two of my favorite actors, look forward to it!

The actors in this are amazing!

Thank you for uploading this preview I’ll definitely give this movie “The Dig” a go on Netflix. I love nonfiction films.

Fantastic!!! Spectacular filmmaking! Kudos to this young director. I was completely enraptured, from start to finish. Ralph Fiennes, cinematography, plot, costuming A+++.

This film is understated excellence. Fair play to everyone who worked on it. Superb. It's actually quite inspirational on many levels, both past and present.

Netflix just knows what I want all the time. Can't wait for this.

And we’ve got just THREE DAYS to do it!

Brilliant story, acting, themes. Best netflix movie I've seen of late. Just loved it. 5 ⭐

Ray Fiennes, Archaeology I'm there!!! He's so beautiful inside and out.💖

Just watched this on Netflix... outstanding.

Such a beautiful movie! I loved the way they showed the people behind the excavation but also the feelings going on during the excavation. I can't wait to go on more digs myself in the future, it's such a great experience every time.

Ralph Fiennes is always excellent. God bless him.

I just finished this book today and I CANNOT WAIT for this movie!!!!

I will definitely be watching this, Ralph does the Suffolk accent so well. Being a lowestoft boy I know.

There are some really crap films coming out at the moment but this is a little gem. Definitely recommend!

What a wonderful story that is - I'll be watching and I hope they do it justice!

Perfect Ralph Fiennes 😍

How has Ralph Fiennes not won an academy award?

I do like Carey Mulligan but I'm a bit confused about why she's been cast as Edith Pretty who was five years older than Basil Brown (played by Ralf Fiennes who is 22 years Mulligan's senior). I mean Monica Dolan is literally right there in the cast. This is all supposed to be happening in Edith's 40s and 50s before she died. Anyhoo, pleased to see this project finally getting done, it's been in development hell since forever, I remember them talking about making a movie when I visited as a kid!

Wonderful film !!

Best new movie on Netflix. Great cast. Intelligent script. Great story.