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City of Ember

2008Movie1 h 35 minPG

Family
57
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Letterboxd3.0/5Metacritic586.4Rotten Tomatoes53%46%
57
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Letterboxd3.0/5Metacritic586.4Rotten Tomatoes53%46%

Summary

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.

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  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Kids

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Not for laughs.

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Cast

19 of 19

Crew

Directed by
Gil Kenan
Written by
Caroline Thompson
Produced by
Tom Hanks, Gary Goetzman, Steven Shareshian
Music by
Andrew Lockington

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Facts

October 7, 2008 · 1 h 35 min · PG

Released
October 7, 2008
Runtime
1 h 35 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence
Genres
Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$55 million
Box office
$18 million
Available in
49 countries

Tropes

False Flag Operation, Apocalyptic Underground Refuge, Surprisingly Realistic Outcome +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream City of Ember?"

Questions about City of Ember

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Where can I stream City of Ember?

In the United States, you can rent or buy City of Ember from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It streams in 21 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is City of Ember worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57 (IMDb 6.4, Letterboxd 3.0 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 53%, and Metacritic 58).

Is City of Ember okay for kids?

PGViolence

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is City of Ember plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: mystery (8 of 10) and intrigue (7 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

Was City of Ember a box office flop?

Budget$55 million
Box office$18 million

Yes: it cost about $55 million to make and earned $18 million worldwide, 32% of its budget.

What tropes does City of Ember use?

False Flag OperationApocalyptic Underground RefugeSurprisingly Realistic OutcomeSurprisingly Realistic OutcomeComposite CharacterDies Differently in AdaptationToken Evil TeammateAdaptation Name ChangeSmall, Secluded WorldStop Worshipping MePassed in Their SleepEternal Engineand 86 more

TV Tropes lists 98 tropes for it, including False Flag Operation, Apocalyptic Underground Refuge, and Surprisingly Realistic Outcome.