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Ethel & Ernest

Ethel & Ernest

Forty years of change. One enduring love.

20167.51h 34m

Overview

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 by Roger Mainwood
Written by Roger Mainwood, Raymond Briggs
Produced by Camilla Deakin, Ruth Fielding, Stéphan Roelants
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Top Cast

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)

Themes & Keywords

london, englandmarried coupleadult animationillustration

About Ethel & Ernest

Ethel & Ernest is a animation, drama, war, history film released in 2016 exploring themes of london, england, married couple, adult animation, illustration. Directed by Roger Mainwood, it stars Jim Broadbent, Brenda Blethyn, Luke Treadaway. 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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