City of Ember (2008): movie guide

What is City of Ember about?

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.

Cast highlights

City of Ember features Saoirse Ronan, Harry Treadaway, Bill Murray, David Ryall, Tim Robbins, Mackenzie Crook. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.

Key facts

Release date: 2008-10-07. Runtime: 95 minutes. TMDB score: 6.4/10 (1,987 votes). Genres: Adventure, Family, Fantasy. Original language: en. Status: Released.

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Frequently asked questions

What genre is City of Ember?

City of Ember is listed as Adventure, Family, Fantasy on TMDB.

How long is City of Ember?

City of Ember runs about 95 minutes.

Who stars in City of Ember?

Cast highlights include Saoirse Ronan, Harry Treadaway, Bill Murray, David Ryall, Tim Robbins, Mackenzie Crook.

Does Cinema Box stream City of Ember?

No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.

Where can I track City of Ember?

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