City of Ember backdrop

City of Ember 2008 Directed by Gil Kenan

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.

Country USA
Production Country USA
Language English
Spoken Language English
Gneres Adventure , Family , Fantasy
Production Companies Walden Media , Playtone
Budget $55,000,000
Revenue $17,869,048
Release Date 7 October 2008
90 mins
Cast
Saoirse Ronan Lina Mayfleet
Harry Treadaway Doon Harrow
Bill Murray Mayor Cole
David Ryall Chief Builder
Tim Robbins Loris Harrow
Mary Kay Place Mrs. Murdo
Toby Jones Barton Snode
Lucinda Dryzek Lizzie Bisco
B.J. Hogg Mayor's Guard
Rachel Morton Student #2
Conor MacNeill Student #3
Lorraine Hilton Miss Thorn
Eoin McAndrew Student #1
Liz Smith Granny
Mark Mulholland Portrait Painter
Heathcote Williams Sadge Merrall
Liam Burke Mr. Boaz
Maureen Dow Mrs. Sample
Simon Kunz Captain Fleery