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Feature film — 2016

Ethel & Ernest (2016)

7.51h 34mAnimation — 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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A high-signal pick with 136 votes.

Lupus Films / Cloth Cat / BFI / BBC / Melusine Productions / The Little Film Company

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Director: Roger Mainwood

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Cast & crew

Jim Broadbent as Ernest Briggs (voice)

Jim Broadbent

Ernest Briggs (voice)

Brenda Blethyn as Ethel Briggs (voice)

Brenda Blethyn

Ethel Briggs (voice)

Luke Treadaway as Raymond Briggs (voice)

Luke Treadaway

Raymond Briggs (voice)

Roger Allam as Middle Aged Doctor (voice)

Roger Allam

Middle Aged Doctor (voice)

Virginia McKenna as Lady of the House (voice)

Virginia McKenna

Lady of the House (voice)

Peter Wight as Detective Sergeant Burnley (voice)

Peter Wight

Detective Sergeant Burnley (voice)

Pam Ferris as Mrs Bennett / Aunty Betty (voice)

Pam Ferris

Mrs Bennett / Aunty Betty (voice)

Simon Day as Alf (voice)

Simon Day

Alf (voice)

Raymond Briggs as Raymond Briggs (voice)

Raymond Briggs

Raymond Briggs (voice)

June Brown as Ernest's Step Mother (voice)

June Brown

Ernest's Step Mother (voice)

Harry Collett as Young Raymond (voice)

Harry Collett

Young Raymond (voice)

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Gillian Hanna

Midwife / Aunty Flo (voice)

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