Anne Hathaway Praises Tom Cruise's 'Digger' Amid Mixed Reviews: What Did She Say?

Anne Hathaway has given a glowing review of Tom Cruise's latest film, 'Digger', awarding it a perfect score of 10/10. Despite the film's mixed critical reception and modest box office performance, Hathaway praised its unique narrative and artistic direction. Tom Cruise expressed his gratitude to the cast and crew for their hard work on the project. The two stars are also set to reunite for a sequel to 'Days of Thunder' in 2028. Read on to find out more about their collaboration and Hathaway's insights on 'Digger'.

By Narendra Chaudhary Oct 10, 2026, 22:34 IST

Hathaway's Enthusiastic Review of 'Digger'

Anne Hathaway has expressed her admiration for Tom Cruise's new film, 'Digger', despite the mixed reactions it has garnered from critics. The Oscar-winning actress, who has recently joined the film-centric platform Letterboxd, gave the Alejandro G. Iñárritu-directed movie a stellar 10/10 rating.

The plot revolves around an oil magnate trying to avert a disaster he has caused, but the film has struggled at the box office, earning around USD 24.9 million globally. In comparison, Hathaway's latest film, 'Verity', featuring Dakota Johnson and Josh Hartnett, has performed significantly better, grossing over USD 70.8 million worldwide as of Thursday.

Hathaway's Insights and Cruise's Gratitude

Hathaway’s Review and Cruise’s Response

In her review, Hathaway praised the film's distinctive storytelling and artistic direction by Iñárritu. She described it as ambitious and unconventional, stating, "I loved this brilliant movie. It's smart and trippy and aggressive and funny and ambitious. It's worth making the time to see and decide for yourself what you make of it. For me? 10/10." Her Letterboxd profile also features other favorites like 'Moonstruck', 'It Happened One Night', 'Mirror', and 'Phantom Thread', along with a five-star rating for 'The Odyssey'.

After the film's release and the varied critical feedback, Tom Cruise took to social media to share his gratitude for everyone involved in the project. In a post on X, he expressed his appreciation for the cast and crew, saying, "Digger is officially in theaters and I am so honored to have had the opportunity to create this film alongside such talented artists. Thank you to the entire cast and crew for your dedication, hard work and joy. The experience was truly unforgettable and I'm so proud of what we created."

Future Collaborations

Looking ahead, Hathaway and Cruise are set to collaborate again in the upcoming sequel to 'Days of Thunder', which is slated for release on June 2, 2028.