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Ethel & Ernest 2016 Directed by Roger Mainwood

Forty years of change. One enduring love.

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.

Production Country United Kingdom
Language English
Spoken Language English
Release Date 15 October 2016
94 mins
Cast
Jim Broadbent Ernest Briggs (voice)
Brenda Blethyn Ethel Briggs (voice)
Luke Treadaway Raymond Briggs (voice)
Roger Allam Middle Aged Doctor (voice)
Virginia McKenna Lady of the House (voice)
Peter Wight Detective Sergeant Burnley (voice)
Pam Ferris Mrs Bennett / Aunty Betty (voice)
Simon Day Alf (voice)
Raymond Briggs Raymond Briggs (voice)
June Brown Ernest's Step Mother (voice)
Harry Collett Young Raymond (voice)
Gillian Hanna Midwife / Aunty Flo (voice)
Alex Jordan Best Man / Fireman / Train Guard / Doctor (voice)
Duncan Wisbey Wedding Photographer / Radio Announcer / BBC Newsreader / Newspaper Seller / Tailor / Arthur (voice)
Macready Massey Teenage Raymond (voice)
Karyn Claydon Jean (Raymond's wife) (voice)