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City of Ember

2008 · 1h 35m · Adventure · Family · Fantasy

Escape is the only option

IMDb
6.4
Rotten Tomatoes
53%
Metacritic
58

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Overview

For generations, the people of the City of Ember have flourished in an amazing world of glittering lights. But Ember's once powerful generator is failing and the great lamps that illuminate the city are starting to flicker. Now, two teenagers, in a race against time, must search Ember for clues that will unlock the ancient mystery of the city's existence, before the the lights go out forever.

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Cast

Saoirse Ronan

Saoirse Ronan

Lina Mayfleet

Harry Treadaway

Harry Treadaway

Doon Harrow

Bill Murray

Bill Murray

Mayor Cole

David Ryall

David Ryall

Chief Builder

Tim Robbins

Tim Robbins

Loris Harrow

Mackenzie Crook

Mackenzie Crook

Looper

Marianne Jean-Baptiste

Marianne Jean-Baptiste

Clary

Mary Kay Place

Mary Kay Place

Mrs. Murdo

Toby Jones

Toby Jones

Barton Snode

Lucinda Dryzek

Lucinda Dryzek

Lizzie Bisco

Martin Landau

Martin Landau

Sul

Ian McElhinney

Ian McElhinney

Builder

B.J. Hogg

B.J. Hogg

Mayor's Guard

Matt Jessup

Joss

Lara McIvor

Roner

Myles Thompson

Smat

Crew

Media

Details

Release date
October 7, 2008
Status
Released
Original language
English
Runtime
1h 35m
Rated
PG
Budget
$55,000,000
Revenue
$17,869,048
Genres
Adventure, Family, Fantasy

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