City of Ember 2008
(0:0.0) /10
56 Reviews
35%
Gummy
13%
SplatFor 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.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Lina Mayfleet
as Doon Harrow
as Mayor Cole
as Chief Builder
as Loris Harrow
as Looper
as Clary
as Mrs. Murdo
as Barton Snode
as Lizzie Bisco
Director:
Writer:
Caroline Thompson, Jeanne Duprau
Stars:
Saoirse Ronan, Harry Treadaway, Bill Murray, David Ryall, Tim Robbins, Mackenzie Crook, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Mary Kay Place, Toby Jones, Lucinda Dryzek,
Genres:
Adventure,Family,Fantasy
Release Date:
2008 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
95 min
MMPA Rating:
PG
Critics Reviews
View all
“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
View all
Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
City of Ember
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
Cast
as Lina Mayfleet
as Doon Harrow
as Mayor Cole
as Chief Builder
as Loris Harrow
as Looper
as Clary
as Mrs. Murdo
as Barton Snode
as Lizzie Bisco
as Sul
as Builder
as Mayor's Guard
as Joss
as Roner
as Smat
as Student #2
as Student #3
as Miss Thorn
as Student #1
as Granny
as Portrait Painter
as Sadge Merrall
as Mr. Boaz
as Mrs. Sample
as Captain Fleery
Produced by
Related Movies to
Skyfall: Quantum of Spectre
oblivion (2012)
8.1 /10
Earth's mightiest heroes must come together and learn to fight as a team if they are to stop the mischievous Loki and his alien army from enslaving humanity...
Run Time: 2h21’ . MMPA: PG-13 . Release: 1 May 2015
Director: Gil Kenan
into the wild (2014)
7.8 /10
As Steve Rogers struggles to embrace his role in the modern world, he teams up with a fellow Avenger and S.H.I.E.L.D agent, Black Widow, to battle a new threat...
Run Time: 2h21’ . MMPA: PG-13 . Release: 1 May 2015
Director: Anthony Russo,Joe Russo
blade runner (2015)
7.3 /10
Armed with a super-suit with the astonishing ability to shrink in scale but increase in strength, cat burglar Scott Lang must embrace his inner hero and help...
Run Time: 2h21’ . MMPA: PG-13 . Release: 1 May 2015
Director: Peyton Reed
Stars: Paul Rudd, Michael Douglas
Mulholland pride (2013)
7.2 /10
When Tony Stark's world is torn apart by a formidable terrorist called the Mandarin, he starts an odyssey of rebuilding and retribution.
Run Time: 2h21’ . MMPA: PG-13 . Release: 1 May 2015
Director: Shane Black
skyfall: evil of boss (2013)
7.0 /10
When Tony Stark's world is torn apart by a formidable terrorist called the Mandarin, he starts an odyssey of rebuilding and retribution.
Run Time: 2h21’ . MMPA: PG-13 . Release: 1 May 2015
Director: Alan Taylor