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The life and times of the parents of the hailed British graphic novelist Raymond Briggs.The life and times of the parents of the hailed British graphic novelist Raymond Briggs.The life and times of the parents of the hailed British graphic novelist Raymond Briggs.
- Awards
- 3 wins & 9 nominations
Jim Broadbent
- Ernest Briggs
- (voice)
Brenda Blethyn
- Ethel Briggs
- (voice)
Luke Treadaway
- Raymond Briggs
- (voice)
Roger Allam
- 1930s Doctor
- (voice)
Karyn Claydon
- Jean
- (voice)
Pam Ferris
- Mrs. Bennet
- (voice)
- …
Gillian Hanna
- Midwife
- (voice)
- …
Alex Jordan
- 1970s Doctor
- (voice)
- …
Duncan Wisbey
- Tailor
- (voice)
- …
Raymond Briggs
- Self
- (uncredited)
- Director
- Writers
- Raymond Briggs
- Roger Mainwood(uncredited)
- All cast & crew
- Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaAs a wartime evacuee, the young Raymond is seen sketching a snowman based on a Christmas cake figurine. In 1978 'The Snowman' would become Raymond Briggs' most famous and successful book.
- GoofsWhile the house has French windows from the outside and again through the kitchen/dining room window, from inside the front room of the house they are missing with a wall where the windows should be.
- Quotes
Ethel Briggs: I could have married a deep-sea diver.
Ernest Briggs: Well, why didn't ya?
Ethel Briggs: Because I didn't love him.
- ConnectionsFeatured in WatchMojoUK: Top 10 Greatest British Animations (2018)
- SoundtracksIn the Blink of an Eye
Written by Paul McCartney
Performed by Paul McCartney
[Played over end credits]
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A lovely adaptation
In a year where the Christmas TV schedules have been packed with 'specials' that weren't special at all it's very refreshing (and a nice change) to have something as lovely as 'Ethel and Ernest' on to watch.
Beautifully animated, it brings to life Raymond Briggs' graphic novel of the same name. Capturing the life of his parents this charts their struggles, their highs/lows against the changing face of Britain.
The book covers some tough issues, and I was pleased to see that the film did not shy away from these either, but doing so in a dignified and poetic way.
Parents thinking this is going to be like 'The Snowman', another adaptation of Briggs' work should be warned though, this isn't always child friendly due to the content.
Well done to all those involved in the making of this film.
Beautifully animated, it brings to life Raymond Briggs' graphic novel of the same name. Capturing the life of his parents this charts their struggles, their highs/lows against the changing face of Britain.
The book covers some tough issues, and I was pleased to see that the film did not shy away from these either, but doing so in a dignified and poetic way.
Parents thinking this is going to be like 'The Snowman', another adaptation of Briggs' work should be warned though, this isn't always child friendly due to the content.
Well done to all those involved in the making of this film.
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- Dec 29, 2016
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- Also known as
- Ethel and Ernest
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Box office
- Gross worldwide
- $179,227
- Runtime1 hour 34 minutes
- Color
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