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Ethel & Ernest

7.520161h 34mMovieAnimationDramaWar

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.

DirectorRoger Mainwood
WriterRoger Mainwood
ProducersCamilla Deakin·Ruth Fielding

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Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Roger Mainwood

JBJim Broadbent
Jim Broadbent
Ernest Briggs (voice)
BBBrenda Blethyn
Brenda Blethyn
Ethel Briggs (voice)
LTLuke Treadaway
Luke Treadaway
Raymond Briggs (voice)
RARoger Allam
Roger Allam
Middle Aged Doctor (voice)
VMVirginia McKenna
Virginia McKenna
Lady of the House (voice)
PWPeter Wight
Peter Wight
Detective Sergeant Burnley (voice)
PFPam Ferris
Pam Ferris
Mrs Bennett / Aunty Betty (voice)
SDSimon Day
Simon Day
Alf (voice)
RBRaymond Briggs
Raymond Briggs
Raymond Briggs (voice)
JBJune Brown
June Brown
Ernest's Step Mother (voice)
HCHarry Collett
Harry Collett
Young Raymond (voice)
GH
Gillian Hanna
Midwife / Aunty Flo (voice)

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Ethel & Ernest — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Ethel & Ernest?

Ethel & Ernest isn't on any subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not on Netflix.

Is Ethel & Ernest on Netflix?

No, Ethel & Ernest is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Is Ethel & Ernest on Amazon Prime Video?

Ethel & Ernest isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Ethel & Ernest for free?

Ethel & Ernest isn't available free in United States; you can only rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Is Ethel & Ernest based on a true story?

Yes — Ethel & Ernest is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).