Ethel(2012)
The personal, untold story of Ethel Kennedy
Ethel Synopsis
Filmmaker Rory Kennedy interviews her mother, Ethel Kennedy, who discusses family, marriage and politics.
Ethel (2012) is a documentary film directed by Rory Kennedy, released on January 20, 2012 with a runtime of 1h 37m. It stars Ethel Kennedy, Rory Kennedy, Ralph Bunche and Fidel Castro. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 11 ratings.
- Director:
- Rory Kennedy
- Writers:
- Mark Bailey
- Cinematographer:
- Buddy Squires
- Production:
- Moxie Firecracker Films
- Status:
- Released
Ethel Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Ethel Kennedy
Ethel Kennedy
as Self
Rory Kennedy
as Narrator (voice)
- Ralph Bunche
Ralph Bunche
as Self (archive footage)
Fidel Castro
as Self (archive footage)
- Cesar Chavez
Cesar Chavez
as Self (archive footage)
Walter Cronkite
as Self (archive footage)
- Jimmy Hoffa
Jimmy Hoffa
as Self (archive footage)
- Eunice Kennedy Shriver
Eunice Kennedy Shriver
as Self (archive footage)
Kathleen Kennedy Townsend
as Self
- Courtney Kennedy
Courtney Kennedy
as Self
Jacqueline Kennedy
as Self (archive footage)
John F. Kennedy
as Self (archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by Rory Kennedy, written by Mark Bailey.
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Ethel Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 11 ratings.
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Ethel – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Ethel online?
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Ethel (2012) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Ethel?
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The main cast of Ethel (2012) includes Ethel Kennedy, Rory Kennedy, Ralph Bunche, Fidel Castro and Cesar Chavez. The film was directed by Rory Kennedy. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Ethel released?
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Ethel was released on January 20, 2012 and runs for 1h 37m.
Is Ethel worth watching?
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Ethel (2012) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 11 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.