Digging to China
1997, English. Directed by Timothy Hutton.
Two innocent outcasts. One incredible friendship.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 63 TMDB viewer ratings.
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- Released
- 7 July 1997
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Karen Janszen
- Box office
- $34K
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Digging to China: quick answers
Is Digging to China worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 63 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Digging to China?
Digging to China runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Does Digging to China have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Digging to China. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Digging to China parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Digging to China is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Digging to China on?
Digging to China isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Digging to China?
If you liked Digging to China, try More Beautiful for Having Been Broken, Fathers and Daughters, Homeless to Harvard: The Liz Murray Story.
Who directed Digging to China?
Digging to China (1997) was directed by Timothy Hutton and stars Evan Rachel Wood, Kevin Bacon, Mary Stuart Masterson.