City of Ember (2008)

  • PG
  • 10/07/2008 (US)
  • 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 Kenan

Director

Caroline Thompson

Screenplay

Cast

Saoirse Ronan's headshot

Saoirse Ronan

Lina Mayfleet
Harry Treadaway's headshot

Harry Treadaway

Doon Harrow
Bill Murray's headshot

Bill Murray

Mayor Cole
David Ryall's headshot

David Ryall

Chief Builder
Tim Robbins's headshot

Tim Robbins

Loris Harrow
Mackenzie Crook's headshot

Mackenzie Crook

Looper
Marianne Jean-Baptiste's headshot

Marianne Jean-Baptiste

Clary
Mary Kay Place's headshot

Mary Kay Place

Mrs. Murdo

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