Movie
City of Ember
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.
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Synopsis
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.
More about City of Ember
Cast
Saoirse RonanLina Mayfleet
Harry TreadawayDoon Harrow
Bill MurrayMayor Cole
David RyallChief Builder
Tim RobbinsLoris Harrow
Mackenzie CrookLooper
Marianne Jean-BaptisteClary
Mary Kay PlaceMrs. MurdoCredits
- Directed by
- Gil Kenan
- Written by
- Caroline Thompson
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Budget
- $55M
- Box office
- $17.9M
Production
PlaytoneUnited States
Walden MediaUnited States
Themes
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