CinemaOSMovie · 2016 · 1h 34m
Ethel & Ernest

Forty years of change. One enduring love.

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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.

Directed byRoger Mainwood

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 34m
Language
EN
Released
October 15, 2016
Studios
Lupus FilmsBFIBBC

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1 video
Ethel & Ernest - Trailer

Ethel & Ernest - Trailer

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Jim Broadbent

Jim Broadbent

Ernest Briggs (voice)

Brenda Blethyn

Brenda Blethyn

Ethel Briggs (voice)

Luke Treadaway

Luke Treadaway

Raymond Briggs (voice)

Roger Allam

Roger Allam

Middle Aged Doctor (voice)

Virginia McKenna

Virginia McKenna

Lady of the House (voice)

Peter Wight

Peter Wight

Detective Sergeant Burnley (voice)

Pam Ferris

Pam Ferris

Mrs Bennett / Aunty Betty (voice)

Simon Day

Simon Day

Alf (voice)

Raymond Briggs

Raymond Briggs

Raymond Briggs (voice)

June Brown

June Brown

Ernest's Step Mother (voice)

Creative team
Directed by
Roger Mainwood
Roger Mainwood
Written by
Roger Mainwood
Roger Mainwood
Produced by
Camilla Deakin
Ruth Fielding

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