Ethel
2012, English. Directed by Rory Kennedy.
The personal, untold story of Ethel Kennedy
Filmmaker Rory Kennedy interviews her mother, Ethel Kennedy, who discusses family, marriage and politics.
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Ethel is streaming on JioHotstar in India.
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Cast & crew
- Rory KennedyDirector
- Ethel KennedySelf
- Rory KennedyNarrator (voice)
- Ralph BuncheSelf (archive footage)
- Fidel CastroSelf (archive footage)
- Cesar ChavezSelf (archive footage)
- Walter CronkiteSelf (archive footage)
- Jimmy HoffaSelf (archive footage)
- Eunice Kennedy ShriverSelf (archive footage)
- Kathleen Kennedy TownsendSelf
- Courtney KennedySelf
- Jacqueline KennedySelf (archive footage)
- John F. KennedySelf (archive footage)
Details
- Released
- 20 January 2012
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Mark Bailey
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How long is Ethel?
Ethel runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
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Which OTT platform is Ethel on?
Ethel is streaming on JioHotstar in India. (Checked 3 November 2026.)
What movies are like Ethel?
If you liked Ethel, try Heart of a Dog, In the Realms of the Unreal, Cameraperson.
Who directed Ethel?
Ethel (2012) was directed by Rory Kennedy and stars Ethel Kennedy, Rory Kennedy, Ralph Bunche.