City of Ember

2008 95 min ★ 6.4 Adventure, Family, Fantasy

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

Lina Mayfleet

Harry Treadaway

Doon Harrow

Bill Murray

Mayor Cole

David Ryall

Chief Builder

Tim Robbins

Loris Harrow

Mackenzie Crook

Looper

Marianne Jean-Baptiste

Clary

Mary Kay Place

Mrs. Murdo

Toby Jones

Barton Snode

Lucinda Dryzek

Lizzie Bisco

Details

Director

Gil Kenan

Screenplay

Caroline Thompson

Tagline

"Escape is the only option"

Status

Released

Original Language

EN

Budget

$55,000,000

Revenue

$17,869,048

Production

Playtone, Walden Media

Reviews

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CinemaSerf

February 20, 2025

★ 7/10

With the future of the planet in grave danger, some far-sighted builders decide that it’s best for humanity to build a subterranean city into which they can retreat. It’s got to be something self-sustaining as they are going to be down there for a couple of centuries. They do provide exit instructions, but over time they get lost and so nobody knows that maybe it’s time to resurface. Now, though, ...