Ernest & Célestine (2014): Ratings & Plot
Ernest & Célestine is a 2014 animated drama directed by Benjamin Renner and Stéphane Aubier. It runs 1 hour 20 minutes. It was nominated for 1 Oscar. Critics gave it 98% on Rotten Tomatoes and 86 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.8/10.
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- Runtime
- 1h 20m (80 min)
- Directors
- Benjamin Renner , Stéphane Aubier and Vincent Patar
- Original language
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French - Studio
- GKIDS
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Ernest & Célestine About?
The premise of Ernest & Célestine without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In a hidden realm inhabited by mice, a pervasive fear of bears governs their lives. Célestine, a spirited young artist, unexpectedly befriends Ernest, a kindhearted bear with aspirations of becoming a troubadour. Their unusual friendship blossoms despite the societal barriers between them, leading them to challenge deeply ingrained prejudices and face potential repercussions for defying convention.
Ernest & Célestine Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- bear
- friendship
- mouse
- prejudice
- forbidden friendship
- cult film
- snow adventure
- dentist
- hunger
- animal character names as title
- anthropomorphic animal
- gentle cinema
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- france
- court
- courtroom
- orphan
- orphanage
- underground
- anthropomorphism
- french animation
- young
- musician
- starving
- saving a life
- street performer
- busker
- painting
- furry
- burglary
- bedtime story
- acquittal
- drawing
- one man band
- thief
- petty theft
- underground city
- covered in snow
- hiding in garbage bin
- snow
- eating garbage
- tooth fairy
- incisor
- missing tooth
- baby tooth
- losing a tooth
- candy store
- candy
- prison
- trial
- judge
The Director of Ernest & Célestine
Directed by Benjamin Renner, Stéphane Aubier and Vincent Patar.
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Co-director Vincent Patar
More from the Directors of Ernest & Célestine
More films directed by the directors of Ernest & Célestine, best-rated first: The Big Bad Fox & Other Tales, A Town Called Panic, Migration and A Town Called Panic: Double Fun.
Ernest & Célestine Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Ernest & Célestine 98% on Rotten Tomatoes and 86 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.8/10.
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IMDb 7.8 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 98% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 88%
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Metacritic 86 Metascore
User score 7.7
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TMDB 78% User score
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Movie Insider 4.0 /5
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Ernest & Célestine Plot Summary
What happens in Ernest & Célestine from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Celestine, a young mouse residing in the underground realm of rodents, grapples with the foreboding tales spun by her caretaker, the Gray One, who crafts frightening stories about the bears that dwell in the world above—a narrative that Celestine struggles to fully believe. Despite her passion for art, she is expected to follow in her fellow rodents’ footsteps and pursue dentistry. This obligation leads her on an adventure above ground to gather lost teeth from the beds of sleeping cubs. However, one fateful night, while on her quest, she is discovered by a bear family and finds herself cornered in a trash can, where she spends an uneasy night.
Full summary
The whole story of Ernest & Célestine, scene by scene
Ernest & Célestine Awards & Nominations
Ernest & Célestine was nominated for 1 Oscar. The 2 nominations come from 2 ceremonies.
2 nominations2 ceremonies
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Annie Awards 2014 1 nomination- Nominated Best Animated Feature
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Oscars 2014 1 nomination- Nominated Animated Feature Film
Ernest & Célestine Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Ernest & Célestine.
How Well Do You Know Ernest & Célestine?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What career path is Celestine preparing for?
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Movies Like Ernest & Célestine
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Ernest and Celestine: A Trip to Gibberitia, Ernest & Celestine: A Trip to Gibberitia and Ernest & Celestine’s Winter.
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Ernest and Celestine: A Trip to Gibberitia 2023 -
Ernest & Celestine: A Trip to Gibberitia 2022 -
Ernest & Celestine’s Winter 2017 -
Ethel & Ernest 2017 -
Ferdinand 2017 -
The Bear 1998 -
Bear-Night-Mare 1988 -
Your Friend the Rat 2007 -
Ernest Scared Stupid 1991 -
The Mouse and His Child 1977 -
The Bears’ Famous Invasion of Sicily 2019 -
The Triplets of Belleville 2003
Ernest & Célestine FAQ: Awards, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, ratings, awards, post-credit scenes and language of Ernest & Célestine, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Ernest & Célestine?
Ernest & Célestine runs 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).
When was Ernest & Célestine released?
Ernest & Célestine was released on February 28, 2014.
Who directed Ernest & Célestine?
Ernest & Célestine was directed by Benjamin Renner, Stéphane Aubier and Vincent Patar.
More films by Benjamin Renner How is Ernest & Célestine rated?
Ernest & Célestine has 7.8/10 on IMDb, 98% on Rotten Tomatoes, 86 on Metacritic and 78% on TMDB.
Was Ernest & Célestine nominated for any awards?
Ernest & Célestine received 2 nominations across 2 ceremonies.
Does Ernest & Célestine have a post-credit scene?
No. Ernest & Célestine has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Ernest & Célestine in?
The original language of Ernest & Célestine is French.
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