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Ethel & Ernest

Ethel & Ernest

Animation · Drama · War · 2016

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.

Movie details

Ethel & Ernest

“Forty years of change. One enduring love.”

2016 Animation · Drama · War 1h 34m

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7.5 / 10

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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.

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The people responsible.

Directed by

Roger Mainwood

Written by

Roger Mainwood

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)

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The defence The Prestige Tourist

“Ambition earns the room.”

The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Importance has entered the chat.”

The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.