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City of Ember

“Escape is the only option”

★ 6.4 / 10 (1,983 votes)October 7, 200895 minEN
AdventureFamilyFantasy

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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Movie facts

Release dateOctober 7, 2008
StatusReleased
Runtime95 min
Rating★ 6.4 / 10
CertificationPG
Original languageEnglish
CountryUnited States of America
Budget$55,000,000
Revenue$17,869,048
ProductionPlaytone, Walden Media
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Crew

Director

Gil Kenan

Writers

Caroline Thompson

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Cast

Saoirse RonanSaoirse RonanLina Mayfleet
Harry TreadawayHarry TreadawayDoon Harrow
Bill MurrayBill MurrayMayor Cole
David RyallDavid RyallChief Builder
Tim RobbinsTim RobbinsLoris Harrow
Mackenzie CrookMackenzie CrookLooper
Marianne Jean-BaptisteMarianne Jean-BaptisteClary
Mary Kay PlaceMary Kay PlaceMrs. Murdo
Toby JonesToby JonesBarton Snode
Lucinda DryzekLucinda DryzekLizzie Bisco
Martin LandauMartin LandauSul
Ian McElhinneyIan McElhinneyBuilder
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