How long is City of Ember?

City of Ember is 1 h 35 min long (95 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:35 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is City of Ember rated?

City of Ember is rated PG in the US.

Where can I stream City of Ember?

As of 2026-11-05 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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City of Ember (2008) runs 1 h 35 min, is rated PG in the US and averages 6.4 from 1,983 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime: 1 h 35 min — ends 9:35 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: PG (US)
Genres: Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Released: October 7, 2008
TMDB rating: 6.4 / 10 from 1,983 votes
Director: Gil Kenan
Starring: Saoirse Ronan, Harry Treadaway, Bill Murray, David Ryall
Language: English

Good for a group? Yes — a crowd movie.Adventure and Family hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.

Where to watch it tonight

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. As of 2026-11-05 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home.

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How long is City of Ember?: City of Ember is 1 h 35 min long (95 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:35 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is City of Ember rated?: City of Ember is rated PG in the US.
Is City of Ember a good movie to watch with a group?: Yes — a crowd movie. Adventure and Family hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.
Where can I stream City of Ember?: As of 2026-11-05 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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