Ethel & Ernest (2016)

7.5/10 94 min Animation Drama War History

Overview

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.

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)

Alex Jordan

Best Man / Fireman / Train Guard / Doctor (voice)

Duncan Wisbey

Wedding Photographer / Radio Announcer / BBC Newsreader / Newspaper Seller / Tailor / Arthur (voice)

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