Ethel & Ernest

2016 · 1h 34m · Released

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.

Read the book by Raymond Briggs

Ratings

Based on audience scores

7.5 The Movie Database

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Where to stream Ethel & Ernest

Not on a subscription service in the United States yet. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Trailers and promos

Ethel & Ernest - Trailer

BBC Breakfast featurette on Ethel and Ernest

Top cast and crew

Roger Mainwood Director

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)

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Frequently asked questions about Ethel & Ernest

Where can I watch Ethel & Ernest in the United States?

Ethel & Ernest is not on a subscription streaming service in the United States at the moment, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.

What are the ratings for Ethel & Ernest?

Ethel & Ernest scores 7.5 on The Movie Database.

Who stars in Ethel & Ernest?

Ethel & Ernest stars Jim Broadbent, Brenda Blethyn, Luke Treadaway, Roger Allam, and Virginia McKenna. Roger Mainwood is the director.

How long is Ethel & Ernest?

Ethel & Ernest runs 1h 34m (94 minutes).

When did Ethel & Ernest come out?

Ethel & Ernest was released on October 15, 2016.

Which studio made Ethel & Ernest?

Ethel & Ernest was produced by Lupus Films, Cloth Cat, and BFI in the United Kingdom.

Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.