Ethel & Ernest 7 years old

A true story.

Ethel & Ernest

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.

Credits

Ethel & Ernest Cast

Name Character
Brenda Blethyn She was 70, now 78 years old as Ethel Briggs (voice)
Simon Day He was 54, now 61 years old as Alf (voice)
Jim Broadbent He was 67, now 74 years old as Ernest Briggs (voice)
Pam Ferris She was 68, now 75 years old as Mrs Bennett / Aunty Betty (voice)
Pam Ferris She was 68, now 75 years old as Mrs Bennett/Aunty Betty (voice)
Virginia McKenna She was 85, now 92 years old as Lady of the House (voice)
Peter Wight He was 66, now 74 years old as Detective Sergeant Burnley (voice)
Raymond Briggs He was 82, 78 years old when he died as Himself
Luke Treadaway He was 32, now 39 years old as Raymond Briggs (voice)
Roger Allam He was 63, now 70 years old as Middle Aged Doctor (voice)

Ethel & Ernest Crew

Name Department
Raymond Briggs as Graphic Novel Illustrator. He was 82 (78) years old when He died Crew
Raymond Briggs as Book. He was 82 (78) years old when He died Writing
Ethel & Ernest poster
Ethel & Ernest (7 years)

A true story.

  • Release day: Saturday, October 15, 2016
  • Runtime: 94 minutes