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Feature film — 2008

City of Ember (2008)

6.41h 35mAdventure — Family — Fantasy

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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A high-signal pick with 1,980 votes.

Playtone / Walden Media

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Director: Gil Kenan

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Cast & crew

Saoirse Ronan as Lina Mayfleet

Saoirse Ronan

Lina Mayfleet

Harry Treadaway as Doon Harrow

Harry Treadaway

Doon Harrow

Bill Murray as Mayor Cole

Bill Murray

Mayor Cole

David Ryall as Chief Builder

David Ryall

Chief Builder

Tim Robbins as Loris Harrow

Tim Robbins

Loris Harrow

Mackenzie Crook as Looper

Mackenzie Crook

Looper

Marianne Jean-Baptiste as Clary

Marianne Jean-Baptiste

Clary

Mary Kay Place as Mrs. Murdo

Mary Kay Place

Mrs. Murdo

Toby Jones as Barton Snode

Toby Jones

Barton Snode

Lucinda Dryzek as Lizzie Bisco

Lucinda Dryzek

Lizzie Bisco

Martin Landau as Sul

Martin Landau

Sul

Ian McElhinney as Builder

Ian McElhinney

Builder

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