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Ethel & Ernest
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Ethel & Ernest

2016-10-15 · 94 min · ★ 7.5

Animation · Drama · War · History

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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Directors
Roger Mainwood
Production companies
Lupus Films, Cloth Cat, BFI, BBC, Melusine Productions, The Little Film Company
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Jim BroadbentJim BroadbentErnest Briggs (voice)
Brenda BlethynBrenda BlethynEthel Briggs (voice)
Luke TreadawayLuke TreadawayRaymond Briggs (voice)
Roger AllamRoger AllamMiddle Aged Doctor (voice)
Virginia McKennaVirginia McKennaLady of the House (voice)
Peter WightPeter WightDetective Sergeant Burnley (voice)
Pam FerrisPam FerrisMrs Bennett / Aunty Betty (voice)
Simon DaySimon DayAlf (voice)
Raymond BriggsRaymond BriggsRaymond Briggs (voice)
June BrownJune BrownErnest's Step Mother (voice)
Harry CollettHarry CollettYoung Raymond (voice)
Gillian HannaMidwife / Aunty Flo (voice)
Alex JordanAlex JordanBest Man / Fireman / Train Guard / Doctor (voice)
Duncan WisbeyDuncan WisbeyWedding Photographer / Radio Announcer / BBC Newsreader / Newspaper Seller / Tailor / Arthur (voice)
Macready MasseyTeenage Raymond (voice)
Karyn ClaydonJean (Raymond's wife) (voice)

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