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- Julie Jones12 January 2026I had never even hear of City of Ember but The whole film feels like one long trailer. There is no connection between one scene to the other. There is no build to the characters, you don't understand how they are connected to each other and you don't get a chance to know them before they become a main parts of this plot. I would not recommend this!
- Richard7 December 2025City of Ember stood out to me with its unique setting, a city built underground, lit only by failing lamps and sustained by dwindling resources. Watching it felt like stepping into a world both mysterious and fragile, where the sense of urgency was woven into every scene. The story of Lina and Doon uncovering clues to save their people carried that mix of adventure and hope. The visuals of the crumbling city were striking and the atmosphere gave the film a sense of weight, even though it was aimed at younger audiences. It wasn’t a loud blockbuster, but rather a thoughtful, imaginative tale about courage, curiosity and the drive to find light in the darkness. By the time it ended, I felt like I’d been on a journey, one that reminded me of the power of discovery and the resilience of people facing the unknown.
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City of Ember was released on 10 October 2008.
City of Ember was directed by Gil Kenan.
City of Ember has a runtime of 1h 35m.
City of Ember was produced by Steven Shareshian, Gary Goetzman, Tom Hanks.
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.
The key characters in City of Ember are Lina Mayfleet (Saoirse Ronan), Doon Harrow (Harry Treadaway), Mayor Cole (Bill Murray).
City of Ember is rated PG.
City of Ember is an Adventure, Family, Fantasy film.
City of Ember has an audience rating of 4.6 out of 10.
City of Ember had a budget of US$55M.
City of Ember has made US$17.9M at the box office.