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.
Director: Gil Kenan
Genre: Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date: October 7, 2008
Cast
- 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
Screenplay
- Caroline Thompson (Screenplay)
- Jeanne Duprau (Author)
Music: Andrew Lockington
Cinematography: Xavier Grobet
Editing: Adam P. Scott, Zach Staenberg
Production: Playtone, Walden Media
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $55M
Box Office: $18M
Original Language: en
Keywords
underground world, dystopia, mayor, post-apocalyptic future, puzzle, steampunk, box, pipeworks
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- Who directed City of Ember?
- City of Ember was directed by Gil Kenan.
- Who stars in City of Ember?
- City of Ember stars Saoirse Ronan, Harry Treadaway, Bill Murray, David Ryall, Tim Robbins, Mackenzie Crook.
- How long is City of Ember?
- City of Ember has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is City of Ember?
- City of Ember is a Adventure, Family, Fantasy film.
- What is the budget of City of Ember?
- City of Ember had a budget of $55M.
- How much did City of Ember gross?
- City of Ember grossed $18M worldwide.
- Where was City of Ember produced?
- City of Ember was produced in United States of America.