Ethel & Ernest (2017)

  • NR
  • 01/09/2017 (US)
  • Animation, Drama, War
  • 1h 34m

Forty years of change. One enduring love.

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.

Roger Mainwood

Director, Screenplay

Cast

Jim Broadbent's headshot

Jim Broadbent

Ernest Briggs (voice)
Brenda Blethyn's headshot

Brenda Blethyn

Ethel Briggs (voice)
Luke Treadaway's headshot

Luke Treadaway

Raymond Briggs (voice)
Roger Allam's headshot

Roger Allam

Middle Aged Doctor (voice)
Virginia McKenna's headshot

Virginia McKenna

Lady of the House (voice)
Peter Wight's headshot

Peter Wight

Detective Sergeant Burnley (voice)
Pam Ferris's headshot

Pam Ferris

Mrs Bennett / Aunty Betty (voice)
Simon Day's headshot

Simon Day

Alf (voice)

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