Digging to China movie poster

Digging to China

"Two innocent outcasts. One incredible friendship."

July 7, 1997 1h 38m 6.4/10 (59 votes)

Originally released in 1997. Digging to China is a drama film. directed by Timothy Hutton.

Starring Evan Rachel Wood, Kevin Bacon, and Mary Stuart Masterson

Synopsis

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date July 7, 1997 28 years ago
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Runtime 1h 38m 98 minutes total
User Rating 6.4/10 Good (59 votes)
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Box Office $33.6K Worldwide gross
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Revenue
$33,556

Production Companies

  • Ministry of Film, The
  • Digging to China LLC
  • Davis Entertainment Classics
  • Moonstone Entertainment
  • Mosquito Productions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Digging to China 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 menta...

Who directed Digging to China?

Digging to China was directed by Timothy Hutton.

How long is Digging to China?

Digging to China has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).

When was Digging to China released?

Digging to China was released on July 7, 1997 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Digging to China?

The main cast of Digging to China includes Evan Rachel Wood, Kevin Bacon, Mary Stuart Masterson, Marian Seldes, Cathy Moriarty.