City of Ember

– For generations, the people of the City of Ember have flourished in an amazing world of glittering l..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.50 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 30 Minutes
Release Year:
2008
City of Ember (2008)

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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Producing Country:
USA
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City of Ember (2008) - Trailer

Release Date:

10 Oct 2008

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
PG – Parental Guidance Suggested

Some material may not be suitable for children. Parents urged to give "parental guidance". May contain some material parents might not like for their young children.

Director:

Gil Kenan

Writer:

Caroline Thompson (screenplay), Jeanne Duprau (book)

Main Actors:

Saoirse Ronan, David Ryall, Harry Treadaway, Mary Kay Place

Plot:

When mankind is about to come to an end, a group of scientists decide to create and populate a city deep underground. The city of Ember is to last for 200 years after which its inhabitants are to retrieve from a strong box instructions to return to the surface. Over time however, the message is lost and life in Ember is rapidly deteriorating. Their power supply is failing and food is being rationed. It's left to two young adults to unearth the secret of Ember and to lead the way out.

Awards:

6 nominations.

Gross profit:

$7,800,000

Production:

Fox Walden

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
53%
Metacritic:
58%