
The Dig(2021)
As WWII looms, a wealthy widow hires an amateur archaeologist to excavate the burial mounds on her estate. When they make a historic discovery, the echoes of Britain's past resonate in the face of its uncertain future.


“Her story made history.”
An amateur historian defies the academic establishment in her efforts to find King Richard III's remains, which were lost for over 500 years.

Sally Hawkins
Philippa Langley

Steve Coogan
John Langley

Harry Lloyd
Richard III/Pete

Mark Addy
Richard Buckley

James Fleet
John Ashdown-Hill

Lee Ingleby
Richard Taylor
Adam Robb
Max Langley
Benjamin Scanlan
Raife Langley

Amanda Abbington
Sarah Levitt

Lewis Macleod
Tony
The Lost King is a comedy, drama, history film released in 2022 exploring themes of based on true story, archaeologist, archaeological dig. Directed by Stephen Frears, it stars Sally Hawkins, Steve Coogan, Harry Lloyd. An amateur historian defies the academic establishment in her efforts to find King Richard III's remains, which were lost for over 500 years.
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