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Digger (2026)

English · Comedy / Drama · 129 min · G
★ 7.5 Early — still settling 176 ratings
Releases today
Page updated 6 Oct 2026
FilmyChill score
Worth a watch

Audiences love it; critics are split.

Audience★ 7.5 from 176 ratings on TMDB
Loved
CriticsFrom published reviews
Mixed

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Digger is in cinemas in Japan now. Its streaming release date hasn't been announced — this page updates the day it lands on streaming.

What the audience says

Digger lands among the stronger English films on offer right now. It's sitting at 7.5/10 on TMDB across 176 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. The 129-minute runtime sits in the comfortable middle. It's in theatres in Japan now — best caught on the big screen.

Critics can't agree — high marks for the humour and direction, complaints about the writing. Viewers beg to differ — audience scores run well above the critics' line. — distilled from critics' published reviews

Should you spend 2h 9m on it?

2h 9m of English comedy, leaning drama, fine for the whole family. Standard length — a normal evening's watch, nothing to plan around.

Why
It rates 7.5/10 on 176 ratings so far — a strong early showing.
Skip if
you want real stakes underneath the jokes
Best for
A weekend watch with the family

Story

The most powerful man in the world embarks on a frantic mission to prove he is humanity's savior before the disaster he's unleashed destroys everything.

Good to know

Runtime2h 9m
Watch with family?G · Yes — family friendly
GenreComedy / Drama
LanguageEnglish
Best screenTheatre / big screen

Director

Alejandro G. Iñárritu

Cast

Tom Cruise
Tom Cruise
Rockwell
Riz Ahmed
Riz Ahmed
Ganesh
John Goodman
John Goodman
President Compson
Sandra Hüller
Sandra Hüller
Emma
Michael Stuhlbarg
Michael Stuhlbarg
Vice President
Jesse Plemons
Jesse Plemons
Kenny

When is Digger coming to streaming?

Digger opens in theatres in Japan today. A streaming release date won't be set until after it opens — this page updates automatically the day it starts streaming.

Where to watch in Japan

In theatres

Availability as of 6 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.

Trailer

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Frequently asked

Is Digger worth watching?
FilmyChill Score: Worth a watch — Audiences love it; critics are split. It rates 7.5/10 on audience ratings. Critics can't agree — high marks for the humour and direction, complaints about the writing. 2h 9m of English comedy, leaning drama, fine for the whole family. Standard length — a normal evening's watch, nothing to plan around.
Where can I watch Digger?
Digger is currently playing in theatres across Japan. A streaming release hasn't been announced yet.
When is Digger coming to streaming?
A streaming release date for Digger hasn't been officially announced yet. English releases typically reach streaming about 5–9 weeks after their theatrical run, which would put it around November 2026 and December 2026 — that's a pattern, not a confirmed date. This page updates automatically the day it starts streaming.
Is Digger family friendly?
Digger is rated G, suitable for family viewing.
What language is Digger in?
Digger is an English film (Comedy / Drama).
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