Digger Plot: What Is the Movie About?
Tom Cruise plays Digger Rockwell, a billionaire often described as the most powerful man on the planet. His influence reaches from corporate boardrooms to the highest levels of government, and he is used to bending events to his will. Then a catastrophe he set in motion begins to spiral out of control, and the fallout threatens far more than his business empire.
Digger doesn’t slow down or step back. He launches a frenzied, all-or-nothing campaign to convince the world that he is the one person who can rescue humanity, and he is racing against the very disaster he caused. Along the way he deals with political leaders, including President Compson (John Goodman) and Vice President Eddie (Michael Stuhlbarg), and crosses paths with scientist Dr. Nirav Ganesh (Riz Ahmed).
The film is a dark comedy and political satire. It tackles greed, ego, the oil industry, corporate power and climate change, and it uses farce to ask whether a man like Digger can ever find redemption. The tagline sums up the mood: “A man. A plan. A meltdown.”

What Makes Digger Notable: Cast, Director and Context
Director and writers: Alejandro G. Iñárritu directs Digger and co-wrote the screenplay with Alexander Dinelaris, Nicolás Giacobone and Sabina Berman.
Cast: Tom Cruise leads the film as Digger Rockwell. The supporting ensemble includes:
- Riz Ahmed as Dr. Nirav Ganesh
- John Goodman as President Compson
- Sandra Hüller as Emma Rockwell
- Michael Stuhlbarg as Vice President Eddie
- Jesse Plemons as Kenny
- Robert John Burke as General Fitzgerald
- Emma D’Arcy as Lina
- Burn Gorman as Defense Secretary Amos
- Sophie Wilde as Hannah
Genre and tone: Digger is a comedy-drama with a satirical edge. Its themes include capitalism, environmental disaster, political power and an outsized ego. The film is described as audacious and farcical.
Production: Digger is an American production from Warner Bros. Pictures, Legendary Pictures and Domain Entertainment. The original language is English, and Spanish, French and Mandarin are also spoken in the film. The runtime is 129 minutes (about 2 hours and 9 minutes).
Reviews and reception: Many viewers search for a Digger review before deciding whether to watch. Detailed critical consensus is not listed here. For reference, TMDB currently shows an average user score of 7.5/10 based on 433 votes.
Who Will Enjoy Digger?
- Fans of Tom Cruise who want to see him in a satirical comedy-drama
- Viewers who enjoy dark comedy and political satire aimed at billionaires and corporate power
- Moviegoers interested in stories about climate change, greed and the oil industry
- Audiences who appreciate ensemble casts, here including Riz Ahmed, John Goodman, Sandra Hüller and Jesse Plemons
- Followers of Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s work as a director
Digger Release Date in the Philippines and Where to Watch
Philippine release date: Digger opens in Philippine cinemas on October 2, 2026. The worldwide release begins on September 28, 2026.
MTRCB rating: The film is rated R-13 in the Philippines, so it is restricted to viewers aged 13 and above.
Where to watch in the Philippines: Digger is a theatrical release, so cinemas will be the place to see it first. No streaming platform has been announced for the Philippines yet. Check back for updates on a local streaming home after its cinema run.
Trailer: An official trailer is available, so you can preview the film’s tone before heading to the cinema.
Trailer
Cast
Tom Cruiseas Digger RockwellSee credits →
Riz Ahmedas Dr. Nirav GaneshSee credits →
John Goodmanas President CompsonSee credits →
Sandra Hülleras Emma Rockwell
Michael Stuhlbargas Vice President Eddie
Jesse Plemonsas KennySee credits →
Robert John Burkeas General Fitzgerald
Emma D'Arcyas Lina
Photo: TMDB
FAQ
- When is the Digger release date in the Philippines?
- Digger opens in Philippine cinemas on October 2, 2026. Its worldwide release starts on September 28, 2026.
- Where can I watch Digger in the Philippines?
- Digger is releasing in Philippine cinemas. No Philippine streaming platform has been announced yet.
- Who is in the cast of Digger?
- Tom Cruise stars as Digger Rockwell. He is joined by Riz Ahmed, John Goodman, Sandra Hüller, Michael Stuhlbarg, Jesse Plemons, Robert John Burke, Emma D'Arcy, Burn Gorman and Sophie Wilde.
- What is the plot of Digger?
- A hugely powerful billionaire tries desperately to prove he can save humanity while a disaster he caused spirals out of control. It is a dark, satirical comedy-drama directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu.
- How long is Digger and what is its rating in the Philippines?
- Digger runs 129 minutes (about 2 hours and 9 minutes). It is rated R-13 by the MTRCB, so it is for viewers 13 years old and above.

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