Ethel & Ernest
Directed by Roger Mainwood
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.
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Top 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)
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Ethel & Ernest online?
Ethel & Ernest is not currently included with any streaming subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it digitally on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Availability differs by country, so it may be on a subscription service elsewhere.
Is Ethel & Ernest on Netflix?
No — Ethel & Ernest is not currently on Netflix in any of the countries we track.
Can I rent or buy Ethel & Ernest online?
Yes. In United States, Ethel & Ernest can be rented on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home and purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
In which countries can I stream Ethel & Ernest?
As of August 6, 2026, Ethel & Ernest is included with a streaming subscription (or free with ads) in United Kingdom, among the countries we track.
Streaming availability last checked on August 6, 2026. Catalogues change frequently — data from TMDB and JustWatch.
