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Where to watch Ethel & Ernest (2016) tonight

Ethel & Ernest (2016) runs 1 h 34 min and averages 7.5 from 136 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime
1 h 34 min — ends 9:34 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
no US certification listed
Genres
Animation, Drama, War, History
Released
October 15, 2016
TMDB rating
7.5 / 10 from 136 votes
Director
Roger Mainwood
Starring
Jim Broadbent, Brenda Blethyn, Luke Treadaway, Roger Allam
Language
English
Good for a group? Yes — a crowd movie.Animation and Drama hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.

Where to watch it tonight

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. As of 2026-11-08 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies.

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Questions people ask

How long is Ethel & Ernest?
Ethel & Ernest is 1 h 34 min long (94 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:34 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Ethel & Ernest rated?
TMDB lists no US age certification for Ethel & Ernest.
Is Ethel & Ernest a good movie to watch with a group?
Yes — a crowd movie. Animation and Drama hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.
Where can I stream Ethel & Ernest?
As of 2026-11-08 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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