Movie

Ethel & Ernest

Released: October 15, 2016 (2016)

Runtime: 94 minutes

Genres: 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.

Main Cast (Top 10 billed, oldest first)

June Brown as Ernest's Step Mother (voice)
Age at release: 89
Virginia McKenna as Lady of the House (voice)
Age at release: 85
Brenda Blethyn as Ethel Briggs (voice)
Age at release: 70
Pam Ferris as Mrs Bennett / Aunty Betty (voice)
Age at release: 68
Jim Broadbent as Ernest Briggs (voice)
Age at release: 67
Peter Wight as Detective Sergeant Burnley (voice)
Age at release: 66
Roger Allam as Middle Aged Doctor (voice)
Age at release: 62
Simon Day as Alf (voice)
Age at release: 54
Luke Treadaway as Raymond Briggs (voice)
Age at release: 32
Harry Collett as Young Raymond (voice)
Age at release: 12

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Gillian Hanna as Midwife / Aunty Flo (voice)
Age at release: 72
Duncan Wisbey as Wedding Photographer / Radio Announcer / BBC Newsreader / Newspaper Seller / Tailor / Arthur (voice)
Age at release: 44
Alex Jordan as Best Man / Fireman / Train Guard / Doctor (voice)
Age at release: Unknown
Karyn Claydon as Jean (Raymond's wife) (voice)
Age at release: Unknown