Movie

City of Ember

“Escape is the only option”

★ 6.4(1,919)20081h 35m

City of Ember is streaming on KPN and Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels in Netherlands, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability checked 23 July 2026.

Where to watch City of Ember

🇳🇱 Netherlands

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Good to know

Director: Gil Kenan
Release date: 2008-10-07
Runtime: 1h 35m
Language: English
Box office: $17,869,048
Budget: $55,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Playtone

City of Ember — trailer

About City of Ember

City of Ember is a 2008 movie in the Adventure, Family and Fantasy genres, directed by Gil Kenan, starring Saoirse Ronan, Harry Treadaway and Bill Murray. It has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.4/10 from 1,919 viewers. Below you can see where to watch City of Ember in Netherlands — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Saoirse Ronan

Lina Mayfleet

Harry Treadaway

Doon Harrow

Bill Murray

Mayor Cole

David Ryall

Chief Builder

Tim Robbins

Loris Harrow

Mackenzie Crook

Looper

Marianne Jean-Baptiste

Clary

Mary Kay Place

Mrs. Murdo

Toby Jones

Barton Snode

Lucinda Dryzek

Lizzie Bisco

Martin Landau

Sul

Ian McElhinney

Builder

Themes & keywords

underground worlddystopiamayorpost-apocalyptic futurepuzzlesteampunkboxpipeworks

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch City of Ember in Netherlands?+

In Netherlands, you can stream City of Ember on KPN and Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is City of Ember on Netflix?+

City of Ember is not on Netflix in Netherlands right now, but you can stream it on KPN and Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels.

How long is City of Ember?+

City of Ember has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

Who stars in City of Ember?+

City of Ember stars Saoirse Ronan, Harry Treadaway, Bill Murray, David Ryall and Tim Robbins.

When did City of Ember come out?+

City of Ember is a 2008 movie directed by Gil Kenan.

What genre is City of Ember?+

City of Ember is Adventure, Family and Fantasy film.

Who directed City of Ember?+

City of Ember was directed by Gil Kenan.