City of Ember (2008)
English fantasy film directed by Gil Kenan
Rated PG in the US
Parental guidance suggested: some material may not be suitable for children.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m 95 min
- Released
- 10 October 2008
- Language
- English
Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.
City of Ember has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes (95 min). In the US it is rated PG. The English film released on 10 October 2008. It is directed by Gil Kenan and stars Saoirse Ronan, Harry Treadaway and Bill Murray.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Gil Kenan
- Cast
- Saoirse Ronan, Harry Treadaway, Bill Murray, Mackenzie Crook, Tim Robbins, Mary Kay Place, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Liz Smith, Martin Landau, Toby Jones, Ian McElhinney, Lucinda Dryzek
- Cinematography
- Xavier Grobet
- Music
- Andrew Lockington
- Written by
- Caroline Thompson
- Produced by
- Tom Hanks, Gary Goetzman
- Production
- Walden Media, Playtone, 20th Century Studios
- Distribution
- 20th Century Studios, Netflix
Box office, awards and more
- Budget
- $55 million
- Based on
- The City of Ember
- Filmed in
- Northern Ireland
- Country
- United States
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 10 October 2008
- On OTT
- Netflix date not announced
Can children watch it?
Fine for most children, but parents may want to check it first. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of City of Ember?
City of Ember has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes, or 95 min.
When did City of Ember release?
City of Ember released on 10 October 2008.
Who directed City of Ember?
City of Ember is directed by Gil Kenan.
Who is in the cast of City of Ember?
The cast of City of Ember includes Saoirse Ronan, Harry Treadaway, Bill Murray, Mackenzie Crook, Tim Robbins and Mary Kay Place.
Where can I watch City of Ember online?
City of Ember streams on Netflix.
What is the budget of City of Ember?
The budget of City of Ember is reported as $55 million.
What is City of Ember rated in the US?
City of Ember is rated PG by the Motion Picture Association.
Is City of Ember based on a true story or a book?
City of Ember is based on The City of Ember.
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