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Diggers

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During the 1970s as corporate fisheries begin snatching up water rights around the Hamptons, independent clammers Hunt (Paul Rudd) and his friends can do little else but watch their way of life slip away. While members of the group look for ways to cope, Hunt begins a summer romance with a young vacationer (Lauren Ambrose).
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Though the plot may be familiar, Diggers is just pleasant, charming, and heartwarming enough to make it worth your while.

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David Fear Blender 09/08/2023
Director Katherine Dieckmann keeps everything moving smoothly, and the appeal of Rudd in wisecracking mode can’t be underestimated. But if you’ve ever sat through an Ed Burns film, there’s nothing here you haven’t seen before. Go to Full Review
Carrie Rickey Philadelphia Inquirer 08/04/2007
3/4
Fresh as today's catch and about as tasty. Go to Full Review
Richard Roeper Ebert & Roeper 04/30/2007
I can't recommend this movie enough. Go to Full Review
Michael Clark Epoch Times 02/09/2024
3.5/5
“Diggers” won’t appeal to everyone. It came and went at the box office, yet has a dedicated cult following that grows in number with each passing year. It goes far in pointing out you only know what great friends you have when things are at their worst. Go to Full Review
Heather Huntington ReelzChannel.com 08/23/2008
3/10
Diggers is all shell and no neck and belly. Go to Full Review
Brian Holcomb CinemaBlend 05/05/2008
4.5/5
A very detailed portrait of a time and place that is about to change forever. This is a Long Island of 1976 in someone's memory, like a faded Polaroid in an old shoebox. Go to Full Review
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Roy V 05/28/2023 For those of us who grew up in the '70s, in simpler times, amongst the working class, this is beyond nostalgic. However, our speech was so much easier, slower, as our thoughts were so much more pensive. See more Dean E 01/27/2023 food please. do i look like your mother? See more 04/10/2017 This movie was really great, very well acted. Paul Rudd, Ron Eldard, Josh Hamilton & especially Ken Marino, really shined in this film... so not used to Marino doing any other roles other than comedic... it was remarkably refreshing. See more 08/08/2015 Much more a drama then a comedy even though it has Rudd and Marino as the leads and was written by Marino. It has a nice honest and simplicity to the story and the acting(although weak) also is honest and real but overall it is mediocre. See more 12/23/2014 Decent little film, I guess I recommend it. See more 03/21/2014 Some interesting relationships, but a threadbare plot could not save this film. I still adore Paul Rudd. See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis During the 1970s as corporate fisheries begin snatching up water rights around the Hamptons, independent clammers Hunt (Paul Rudd) and his friends can do little else but watch their way of life slip away. While members of the group look for ways to cope, Hunt begins a summer romance with a young vacationer (Lauren Ambrose).
Director
Katherine Dieckmann
Producer
Jason Kliot, Joana Vicente, Anne Chaisson, Ken Marino
Screenwriter
Ken Marino
Distributor
Magnolia Pictures
Production Co
HDNet
Rating
R (Drug Use|Some Sexual Content|Language)
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Apr 27, 2007, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 13, 2015
Runtime
1h 29m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital
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