Does City of Ember end with hope?

Somewhat. More hopeful than 70% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Is City of Ember violent?

Not especially. Less violent than 64% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Is City of Ember sad?

Somewhat. More sad than 61% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Is City of Ember easy watching?

Somewhat. More comforting than 60% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Is City of Ember scary?

About average. Almost exactly mid-range for a well-known film. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

City of Ember

Name: City of Ember
Genre: Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Released: 2008
Duration: 95 min
Rating: 6.4
Cast: Saoirse Ronan, Harry Treadaway, Bill Murray, David Ryall, Tim Robbins

Escape is the only option

Directed by Gil Kenan

Produced by Playtone, Walden Media

200895 min6.4 / 10

A steampunk adventure about two teenagers racing to solve an ancient puzzle and save their underground city from darkness, balancing wonder with existential dread.

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.

Clusters

Comedy That Turns Sharp Action Comedy Time Travel Movies Treasure Hunt Adventure Political Leaders And Royalty

Genres

Adventure Family Fantasy

Keywords

Underground World Dystopia Mayor Post-apocalyptic Future Puzzle Steampunk Box Pipeworks

Where to watch

RentApple TV Store, Fandango At Home
BuyApple TV Store

Questions people ask

Does City of Ember end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 70% of films.
Is City of Ember violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.
Is City of Ember sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% of films.
Is City of Ember easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 60% of films.
Is City of Ember scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

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