Ethel & Ernest(2016)
Forty years of change. One enduring love.
Ethel & Ernest Synopsis
This hand drawn animated film, based on the award winning graphic novel by Raymond Briggs, is an intimate and affectionate depiction of the life and times of his parents, two ordinary Londoners living through extraordinary events.
Ethel & Ernest (2016) is a animation, drama, war and history film directed by Roger Mainwood, released on October 15, 2016 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Jim Broadbent, Brenda Blethyn, Luke Treadaway and Roger Allam. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 133 ratings.
- Director:
- Roger Mainwood
- Writers:
- Roger Mainwood, Raymond Briggs
- Producers:
- Camilla Deakin, Ruth Fielding, Stéphan Roelants
- Cinematographer:
- Fraser Taggart
- Composer:
- Carl Davis
- Production:
- Lupus Films, Cloth Cat, BFI, BBC, Melusine Productions, The Little Film Company
- Status:
- Released
Ethel & Ernest (2016) Trailer
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Ethel & Ernest - Trailer
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Ethel & Ernest Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jim Broadbent
as Ernest Briggs (voice)
Brenda Blethyn
as Ethel Briggs (voice)
Luke Treadaway
as Raymond Briggs (voice)
Roger Allam
as Middle Aged Doctor (voice)
Virginia McKenna
as Lady of the House (voice)
Peter Wight
as Detective Sergeant Burnley (voice)
Pam Ferris
as Mrs Bennett / Aunty Betty (voice)
Simon Day
as Alf (voice)
Raymond Briggs
as Raymond Briggs (voice)
June Brown
as Ernest's Step Mother (voice)
Harry Collett
as Young Raymond (voice)
- Gillian Hanna
Gillian Hanna
as Midwife / Aunty Flo (voice)
Key crew
Directed by Roger Mainwood, written by Roger Mainwood and Raymond Briggs, produced by Camilla Deakin, Ruth Fielding and Stéphan Roelants.
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Ethel & Ernest Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 133 ratings.
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Ethel & Ernest – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Ethel & Ernest online?
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Ethel & Ernest (2016) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Ethel & Ernest?
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The main cast of Ethel & Ernest (2016) includes Jim Broadbent, Brenda Blethyn, Luke Treadaway, Roger Allam and Virginia McKenna. The film was directed by Roger Mainwood. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Ethel & Ernest released?
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Ethel & Ernest was released on October 15, 2016 and runs for 1h 34m.
Is Ethel & Ernest worth watching?
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Ethel & Ernest (2016) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 133 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy animation, drama and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Ethel & Ernest?
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