

City of Ember
2008-10-07 · 95 min · ★ 6.4
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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Production details
- Directors
- Gil Kenan
- Production companies
- Playtone, Walden Media
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 55,000,000
- Revenue
- USD 17,869,048
Top 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
Conor MacNeillStudent #3
Lorraine HiltonMiss ThornTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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