City of Ember (2008)

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Escape is the only option

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.

• Released: 2008-10-07
• Genres: Adventure, Family, Fantasy
• Runtime: 1h 35m
• Status: Released
• TMDB rating: 6.4/10 from 1,955 votes

Directed by Gil Kenan.

Top cast

• Saoirse Ronan as Lina Mayfleet
• Harry Treadaway as Doon Harrow
• Bill Murray as Mayor Cole
• David Ryall as Chief Builder
• Tim Robbins as Loris Harrow
• Mackenzie Crook as Looper
• Marianne Jean-Baptiste as Clary
• Mary Kay Place as Mrs. Murdo
• Toby Jones as Barton Snode
• Lucinda Dryzek as Lizzie Bisco

Full cast & crew

Where to watch City of Ember

• United States: rent on Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home; buy on Apple TV Store
• United Kingdom: rent on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube; buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube
• India: stream on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels; rent on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Amazon Video; buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
• Canada: buy on Apple TV Store
• Australia: rent on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube; buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube

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