Ethel & Ernest

Where to Watch Ethel & Ernest (2016) (Legally)

Forty years of change. One enduring love.
Oct 15, 2016 GB 94 min PG
7.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
127 votes
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What to expect (spoiler-free)

Planning a movie night? This is a spoiler-free snapshot of “ (2016).

It sits in the Animation, Drama, War, History space and is paced for about 94 minutes.

Audience signals on TMDB currently show an average rating of 7.5/10 from about 127 votes.

For families, checking the local age rating is recommended before watching.

Topics & keywords

london, england, married couple, based on true story, adult animation, illustration

Official trailer

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Plot

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.

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Gallery

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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)