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City of Ember

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  • 58   Metascore
  • 2008
  • 1 hr 30 mins
  • Action & Adventure, Drama, Family, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Suspense
  • PG
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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 teens to unearth the secret of Ember and to lead the way out.

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Cast & Crew See All

Saoirse Ronan
Lina Mayfleet
Toby Jones
Barton Snode
Bill Murray
Mayor Cole

Featured Video

City Of Ember: Mayor's Office
City Of Ember: Mayor's Office
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Trailers & Videos See All

City Of Ember
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City Of Ember: Mayor's Office
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City Of Ember: Control Room
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City Of Ember: Boats
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City Of Ember: What You Get Is What You Get
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City Of Ember: May Your Feet Be Fleet
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Awards

  • 2009 - IFTA Award - Best Actress in a Lead Role in a Film - nominated
  • 2008 - Satellite Award - Best Art Direction & Production Design - nominated
  • 2008 - Satellite Award - Best Costume Design - nominated
  • 2008 - IFMCA Award - Best Original Score for a Fantasy/Science Fiction Film - nominated

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