Eric & Ernie (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2011, Eric & Ernie is a comedy, drama and tv movie film directed by Jonny Campbell, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Single drama telling the story of Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise's formative years, from child stars to national treasures. 'Big head, short legs' is Eric Bartholomew's first impression of Ernie Wiseman, but their friendship endures and, encouraged by his well-meaning but determined mother Sadie, Eric became the funny man to Ernie's 'feed'. After a successful stint in children's variety, they work their way up the ladder of live performance, but after a disastrous television debut in the series Running Wild, Morecambe and Wise learn to trust their own instincts and just make people laugh.
Who’s in it. Eric & Ernie stars Daniel Rigby as Eric Morecambe, Bryan Dick as Ernie Wise, Victoria Wood as Sadie Bartholomew and Vic Reeves as George Bartholomew, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Eric & Ernie has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Eric & Ernie page.
If you liked it. Fans of Eric & Ernie tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Eric & Ernie (2011)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Eric & Ernie change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Eric & Ernie worth watching?
- Eric & Ernie holds an audience score of 7.2 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?
- Eric & Ernie stars Daniel Rigby, Bryan Dick, Victoria Wood, Vic Reeves and Reece Shearsmith.
- When was Eric & Ernie released?
- Eric & Ernie was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.