City of Ember (2008)
Movie 1h 30m ★ 6.3/10
Good for tonight if you want to: pure adrenaline, blow my mind, family night
Released in 2008, City of Ember is an adventure, family and fantasy movie. It is directed by Gil Kenan. The cast includes Harry Treadaway, Tim Robbins and Ian McElhinney. The running time is 1h 30m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.3 out of 10.
66Tonight Score Short enough for a weeknight.
Synopsis
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 & crew
- Gil KenanDirector
- Harry Treadawayas Doon Harrow
- Tim Robbinsas Loris Harrow
- Ian McElhinneyas Builder
- Toby Jonesas Barton Snode
- Bill Murrayas Mayor Cole
- Marianne Jean-Baptisteas Clary
- Martin Landauas Sul
- Mary Kay Placeas Mrs. Murdo
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Questions about City of Ember
- What genre is City of Ember?
- City of Ember is categorised as Adventure, Family, Fantasy.
- Who stars in City of Ember?
- Harry Treadaway, Tim Robbins, Ian McElhinney, Toby Jones, Bill Murray appear in the main cast.
- Who directed City of Ember?
- Gil Kenan directed City of Ember.
- How long is City of Ember?
- City of Ember runs for 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- Is City of Ember worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 6.3/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch City of Ember?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
