City of Ember

City of Ember (2008)

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.

Date of release
2008-10-07
TMDB
6.4 / 10 (1969)
Runtime
1h 35m
Genres
Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Director
Gil Kenan

Casting

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

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