Digger
A man. A plan. A meltdown.
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.
Directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu · Comedy · 128 min · 2026
Trailer
Director
Alejandro G. Iñárritu
Studio
Warner Bros. Pictures / Legendary Pictures
Release
2026-09-30
Runtime
128 min
Genres
Comedy
Full Plot
A global catastrophe threatens to destroy the world, prompting a powerful individual to take drastic action to prevent its destruction and claim his place as humanity's savior. He must act quickly to mitigate the damage and restore order. The fate of humanity hangs in the balance.
Cast & Characters
Ganesh
Riz Ahmed
President Compson
John Goodman
Vice President
Michael Stuhlbarg
Kenny
Jesse Plemons
Fitzgerald
Robert John Burke
Amos
Burn Gorman
Sophie Wilde
Pip Torrens
Digger's housekeeper
Mercedes Hernández
Sandy Clarkson
Danny Kirrane
Did You Know?
Did You Know: Alejandro G. Iñárritu conceived the idea for Digger after completing his film The Revenant in 2015.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-10
Did You Know: Director Alejandro G. Iñárritu spent 10 years working on the project, not searching for a story, but finding the right way to say it.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-10
Did You Know: Legendary Pictures was announced as the producer of Digger, with Tom Cruise being involved in discussions about the project since 2019.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-10
Did You Know: The film was shot on 35 mm film using VistaVision equipment and featured a unique cinematography style by Emmanuel Lubezki.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-10
Critical Assessment
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Ratings as of September 9, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does Digger come out?+
Digger is scheduled for release on 2026-09-30.
How long is Digger?+
Digger has a runtime of 128 min.
Who directed Digger?+
Digger was directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu.
Fan & Critic Buzz
The public reaction to the movie "Digger" is largely amused by Tom Cruise's performance and humorous trailer comments. Many find his raw acting style endearing and humorous, while others appreciate his willingness to take on more mature roles. The trailer also pokes fun at Hollywood expectations and Les Grossman's influence over the film's production.
From the trailer's comments
Tom Cruise soft launching his relationship with old age
@jeijei_ingame · 22906 likesFinally, a movie where Tom Cruise's most dangerous stunt is raw unfiltered acting
@CinemaByBrandON · 11058 likesLes Grossman walked so Digger could run. 😂
@mattklinghamer370 · 11219 likes"They know the facts, the story is yet to be told" is a hard villain line
@wildmoose3979 · 1063 likesI love how every once in a while Cruise does a movie that's just "oh yeah, I can actually act when I feel like it"
@Finlandiaperkele · 9517 likes“I WANT FAT HANDS AND IM GONNA DANCE”
@butlervmax · 10448 likesThat cat puppet is going to win an Oscar
@donkey7577 · 9511 likesNever forget, this director gave us Birdman & The Revenant back to back.
@InsideOutMedia23 · 1069 likes
