City of Ember

Oct 7, 2008

1h 30m

★ 6.4

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.

Genres

Adventure

Family

Fantasy

Production Companies

Playtone

Walden Media

City of Ember Trailers

Cast

Lina Mayfleet

Saoirse Ronan

Doon Harrow

Harry Treadaway

Mayor Cole

Bill Murray

Chief Builder

David Ryall

Loris Harrow

Tim Robbins

Looper

Mackenzie Crook

Clary

Marianne Jean-Baptiste

Mrs. Murdo

Mary Kay Place

Barton Snode

Toby Jones

Lizzie Bisco

Lucinda Dryzek

Sul

Martin Landau

Builder

Ian McElhinney

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