City of Ember (2008)

10/07/2008 (US) • 1h 30m

Adventure, Family, Fantasy

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.

Top Billed Cast

Saoirse Ronan

Lina Mayfleet

Harry Treadaway

Doon Harrow

Bill Murray

Mayor Cole

David Ryall

Chief Builder

Tim Robbins

Loris Harrow

Mary Kay Place

Mrs. Murdo

Toby Jones

Barton Snode


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$55,000,000.00

Revenue

$17,869,048.00

Keywords

underground world

dystopia

mayor

post-apocalyptic future

puzzle

steampunk

box

pipeworks

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