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Digger is an upcoming black comedy from Alejandro González Iñárritu, with Tom Cruise as billionaire oil executive Digger Rockwell racing to control the narrative after an ecological disaster that could trigger nuclear war. It is not yet MA 15+.S. rated. Strong language, satirical political themes and mature psychological intensity all feature. Best for older teens and adults.
Story (may spoil tone)
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.
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Violence Catastrophic disaster stakes include the possibility of nuclear war. Th…
Catastrophic disaster stakes include the possibility of nuclear war. The threat is political and ecological rather than street-fight action
Language Strong language shows up in promotional clips. Expect adult swearing on…
Strong language shows up in promotional clips. Expect adult swearing once the satire hits its stride
Sex / nudity No sex found in this title
No sex found in this title
Drugs / alcohol No drugs found in this title
No drugs found in this title
Frightening Ecological collapse and a nuclear-war threat create apocalyptic anxiety…
Ecological collapse and a nuclear-war threat create apocalyptic anxiety. The dread is satirical and global in scale
Self-harm / suicide No self-harm found in this title
No self-harm found in this title
Sexual violence No sexual violence found in this title
No sexual violence found in this title
Child peril / abuse No child peril found in this title
No child peril found in this title
Bullying / discrimination No bullying found in this title
No bullying found in this title
Gore / death / weapons No gore found in this title
No gore found in this title
Eating disorders / body image No eating found in this title
No eating found in this title
Mental health Dark satire and an obsessive protagonist point to heavy psychological t…
Dark satire and an obsessive protagonist point to heavy psychological themes. The intensity is character-driven rather than clinical
Gambling No gambling found in this title
No gambling found in this title
Grief / bereavement Mortality and catastrophe language show up in the trailer and synopsis.…
Mortality and catastrophe language show up in the trailer and synopsis. Loss talk sits inside the black-comedy framing
Flashing lights We have not confirmed whether this version contains flashing lights.
We have not confirmed whether this version contains flashing lights.
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Talk after watching
- Digger wants to be seen as humanity's savior. How do powerful people shape public stories?
- The director calls comedy rooted in tragedy. When does satire help us think about real crises?
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