Ethel & Ernest
Animation
Drama
War
History
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.
2016-10-15
en
Cast
Director
Roger Mainwood
Jim Broadbent as Ernest Briggs (voice)
Brenda Blethyn as Ethel Briggs (voice)
Luke Treadaway as Raymond Briggs (voice)
Roger Allam as Middle Aged Doctor (voice)
Virginia McKenna as Lady of the House (voice)
Peter Wight as Detective Sergeant Burnley (voice)
Pam Ferris as Mrs Bennett / Aunty Betty (voice)
Simon Day as Alf (voice)
Raymond Briggs as Raymond Briggs (voice)
June Brown as Ernest's Step Mother (voice)
Harry Collett as Young Raymond (voice)
Alex Jordan as Best Man / Fireman / Train Guard / Doctor (voice)
Duncan Wisbey as Wedding Photographer / Radio Announcer / BBC Newsreader / Newspaper Seller / Tailor / Arthur (voice)