Direction
Gil Kenan's direction gives City of Ember a distinct identity in adventure storytelling.
City of Ember is for generations, the people of the City of Ember have flourished in an amazing world of glittering lights.
At a Glance
Full titleCity of Ember
DirectorGil Kenan
CountryUS
LanguageEnglish
Release date2008-10-07
GenreAdventure · Family · Fantasy
Runtime1h 35m
Why City of Ember stands out
For generations, the people of the City of Ember have flourished in an amazing world of glittering lights.
City of Ember (2008) opens with 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.
As a theatrical anime release, City of Ember combines adventure, family, fantasy storytelling with set pieces and emotional payoffs that play best when you can follow the full story in one sitting.
Whether you watch for action, drama, or genre staples, City of Ember is a practical pick to track on MovieLinks for streaming links, ratings, and related lists.
For generations, the people of the City of Ember have flourished in an amazing world of glittering lights.
Memorable characters
The cast gives City of Ember emotional weight beyond the comedy and set pieces.
Rewatch appeal
Fans return to City of Ember for quotable moments, callbacks, and crowd-pleasing scenes.
Genre impact
City of Ember is frequently recommended alongside the best adventure films of its era.
Story
For generations, the people of the City of Ember have flourished in an amazing world of glittering lights.
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World and premise
For generations, the people of the City of Ember have flourished in an amazing world of glittering lights.
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How the story starts
But Ember's once powerful generator is failing and the great lamps that illuminate the city are starting to flicker.
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Characters and conflict
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.
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Stakes rise
As a theatrical anime release, City of Ember combines adventure, family, fantasy storytelling with set pieces and emotional payoffs that play best when you can follow the full story in one sitting.
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Themes and tone
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Why fans keep watching
City of Ember keeps viewers engaged because each story beat balances spectacle with character stakes, making it easy to recommend to both genre fans and newcomers exploring anime.
Cast
Main characters and performers
Behind the Scenes
Runtime: 1h 35m.
Directed by Gil Kenan.
Genres include Adventure, Family, Fantasy.
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FAQ
How long is City of Ember?
City of Ember runs 1h 35m.
What is City of Ember about?
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.
Who directed City of Ember?
City of Ember was directed by Gil Kenan.
Where can I watch City of Ember?
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