Eric, Ernie and Me (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2017, Eric, Ernie and Me is a comedy, drama and tv movie film directed by Dan Zeff, running about 60 minutes.
What it’s about. For over a decade, an ex-market stall trader from Liverpool called Eddie Braben wrote the scripts that made the nation take Morecambe and Wise to their hearts. But for Braben, it wasn't all sunshine. Beginning in 1969 with the birth of the 'golden triangle' of Eric, Ernie and Eddie, this film chronicles the grind that pushed the perfectionist Braben to the brink of exhaustion, culminating in the triumphant Christmas Day show of 1977.
Who’s in it. Eric, Ernie and Me stars Stephen Tompkinson as Eddie Braben, Mark Bonnar as Eric Morecambe, Neil Maskell as Ernie Wise and Rufus Jones as John Ammonds, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Eric, Ernie and Me sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In AU you can stream it on Britbox Apple TV Channel . See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Eric, Ernie and Me page.
If you liked it. Fans of Eric, Ernie and Me tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Eric, Ernie and Me (2017)?
- In AU, Eric, Ernie and Me is available to stream on Britbox Apple TV Channel . Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Eric, Ernie and Me worth watching?
- Eric, Ernie and Me holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Eric, Ernie and Me?
- Eric, Ernie and Me stars Stephen Tompkinson, Mark Bonnar, Neil Maskell, Rufus Jones and Alex MacQueen.
- When was Eric, Ernie and Me released?
- Eric, Ernie and Me was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.