Ernest & Celestine
2012, French. Directed by Stéphane Aubier & Vincent Patar & Benjamin Renner.
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Celestine is a little mouse trying to avoid a dental career while Ernest is a big bear craving an artistic outlet. When Celestine meets Ernest, they overcome their natural enmity by forging a life of crime together.
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
- PG
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Cast & crew
- Stéphane AubierDirector
- Vincent PatarDirector
- Benjamin RennerDirector
- Anne-Marie LoopLa Grise (voice)
- Lambert WilsonErnest (voice)
- Pauline BrunnerCélestine (voice)
- Patrice MelennecGeorges (voice)
- Brigitte VirtudesLucienne (voice)
- Léonard LoufLéon (voice)
- Dominique MaurinChef de Clinique (voice)
- Féodor AtkineJuge Grizzly (voice)
- Vincent GrassChef de la police des Ours (voice)
- Patrice DozierChef de la police des Rats (voice)
- Jacques CironMonsieur Rançonnet (voice)
- Garance PauwelsCélestine (enfant) (voice)
Details
- Released
- 12 December 2012
- Original title
- Ernest et Célestine
- Country
- Belgium, France, Luxembourg
- Written by
- Daniel Pennac
- Budget
- $13M
- Box office
- $8.2M
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What Ernest & Celestine is based on
Ernest & Celestine is based on Ernest et Célestine, a children's book by Gabrielle Vincent.
Children's book
Ernest et Célestine
By Gabrielle Vincent
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Ernest & Celestine: quick answers
What comes after Ernest & Celestine?
Next in the series: Ernest & Celestine's Winter (2017), Ernest & Celestine: A Trip to Gibberitia (2022), and Ernest & Celestine – Spring Tales (2024).
Is Ernest & Celestine worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.8/10 from 725 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Ernest & Celestine?
Ernest & Celestine runs 80 minutes (1h 20m).
Does Ernest & Celestine have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Ernest & Celestine. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Ernest & Celestine parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Ernest & Celestine is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Ernest & Celestine on?
Ernest & Celestine isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Ernest & Celestine?
If you liked Ernest & Celestine, try The Brave Little Toaster to the Rescue, Zootopia, The Twits.
Who directed Ernest & Celestine?
Ernest & Celestine (2012) was directed by Stéphane Aubier and Vincent Patar and Benjamin Renner and stars Anne-Marie Loop, Lambert Wilson, Pauline Brunner.
What is Ernest & Celestine based on?
Ernest & Celestine is based on Ernest et Célestine, a children's book by Gabrielle Vincent.