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City of Ember

City of Ember

7th October 2008
1h 30m
Gil Kenan
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City of Ember is a Adventure Family film released on 7th October 2008; Gil Kenan directed the film which stars Bill Murray, Tim Robbins, and Saoirse Ronan. The film was a box office failure, making a loss of $37,130,952 on its budget.

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.

Cast (23)

Bill Murray's profile
Bill Murray Mayor Cole
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 57
Tim Robbins's profile
Tim Robbins
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 49
Saoirse Ronan's profile
Saoirse Ronan
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 13
Toby Jones's profile
Toby Jones
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 41
Martin Landau's profile
Martin Landau
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 79
Mary Kay Place's profile
Mary Kay Place
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 60
Liz Smith's profile
Liz Smith
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 86
David Ryall's profile
David Ryall
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 72
Mackenzie Crook's profile
Mackenzie Crook
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 36
Marianne Jean-Baptiste's profile
Marianne Jean-Baptiste
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 40
Ian McElhinney's profile
Ian McElhinney
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 59
Heathcote Williams's profile
Heathcote Williams
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 66
Conor MacNeill's profile
Conor MacNeill
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 19
Harry Treadaway's profile
Harry Treadaway
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 23
B.J. Hogg's profile
B.J. Hogg
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 52
Mark Mulholland
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 70
Matt Jessup
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 18
Lucinda Dryzek
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 16

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City of Ember FAQ

When was City of Ember released?

City of Ember was released 16 years ago, on Tuesday October 7th, 2008.

How much did City of Ember cost to make?

The budget was $55,000,000.

How much money did City of Ember make?

The worldwide revenue was $17,869,048.

Is City of Ember on Netflix?

No, City of Ember is not currently available on Netflix in the United States

Is City of Ember on Amazon Prime?

No, City of Ember is not currently available on Amazon Prime in the United States

Is City of Ember on Disney Plus?

No, City of Ember is not currently available on Disney+ in the United States

City of Ember Stats

Cast Age

Estimated Age During Filming

17% 13-19
4% 20-29
4% 30-39
13% 40-49
13% 50-59
9% 60-69
13% 70-79
4% 80-89
22% Unknown

Cast Genders

Who Is Most Represented

35% Female
65% Male

Good/Bad Characters

More Heroes of Villains?

100% Neutral/Unknown

Character Types

What Characters Feature

4% Mayor
96% Unknown