City of Ember

City of Ember (2008)

PG
09/10/2008 (GB)
Adventure, Family, Fantasy
1h 30m

Escape is the only option

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.

  • Gil KenanDirector
  • Caroline ThompsonScreenplay
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

  • Budget

    $55,000,000

  • Revenue

    $17,869,048

Keywords

  • underground world
  • dystopia
  • mayor
  • post-apocalyptic future
  • puzzle
  • steampunk
  • box
  • pipeworks

Top Billed 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

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