City of Ember

Where to Watch City of Ember (2008) (Legally)

Escape is the only option
Oct 7, 2008 US 95 min G
6.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
1 898 votes
Where can I watch “City of Ember” legally?
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Where to watch “City of Ember” (2008) legally online? See US options first, with English-region fallbacks.

What to expect (spoiler-free)

Here’s what to expect from “ (2008), without spoilers.

Genre-wise, it leans into Adventure, Family, Fantasy, with a runtime around 95 minutes.

Audience signals on TMDB currently show an average rating of 6.4/10 from about 1,898 votes.

The listed certification for some regions is “ (ratings vary by country).

Topics & keywords

underground world, dystopia, mayor, post-apocalyptic future, puzzle, steampunk, box, pipeworks

Official trailer

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Plot

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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Main cast

Saoirse Ronan
as Lina Mayfleet
Harry Treadaway
as Doon Harrow
Bill Murray
as Mayor Cole
David Ryall
as Chief Builder
Tim Robbins
as Loris Harrow
Mary Kay Place
as Mrs. Murdo
Toby Jones
as Barton Snode
Lucinda Dryzek
as Lizzie Bisco