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Film · Family, Adventure, Fantasy

City of Ember (2008)

★ 6.4 · 1,983 votesIMDb★ 6.4 · 73,686 votes1 h 35 minFamily, Adventure, Fantasy2008

Escape is the only option

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.

Director
Gil Kenan
Writers
Caroline Thompson, Jeanne Duprau
Country
United States
Language
English
Release date
October 7, 2008

City of Ember cast

  • Saoirse RonanLina Mayfleet
  • Harry TreadawayDoon Harrow
  • Bill MurrayMayor Cole
  • David RyallChief Builder
  • Tim RobbinsLoris Harrow
  • Mackenzie CrookLooper
  • Marianne Jean-BaptisteClary
  • Mary Kay PlaceMrs. Murdo
  • Toby JonesBarton Snode
  • Lucinda DryzekLizzie Bisco
  • Martin LandauSul
  • Ian McElhinneyBuilder
  • B.J. HoggMayor's Guard
  • Matt JessupJoss
  • Lara McIvorRoner
  • Myles ThompsonSmat
  • Rachel MortonStudent #2
  • Conor MacNeillStudent #3
  • Lorraine HiltonMiss Thorn
  • Eoin McAndrewStudent #1
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