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Where to Watch City of Ember(2008)

“Escape is the only option”

6.4IMDb
53%Rotten Tomatoes
58Metascore
AdventureFamilyFantasy1h 35m

Looking for where to watch City of Ember? You can currently find City of Ember online through Apple iTunes and Fandango At Home. Availability changes often, so we separate subscription, free, rental, and purchase options below.

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.

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City of Ember (2008), directed by Gil Kenan, is an adventure film and is available to stream on 2 services in the US. With an IMDb score of 6.4/10 and 53% on Rotten Tomatoes from 1,878 ratings, it has divided audience opinion. Released in 2008, it's a 2000s adventure that continues to find new audiences through streaming.

The film stars Saoirse Ronan, Harry Treadaway, and Bill Murray. At 95 minutes, it's easy to fit into a single evening. It fits comfortably into a single sitting without feeling rushed.

City of Ember isn't currently included with any US streaming subscription, but it's available to rent or buy from Apple iTunes and Fandango At Home. If you're picking what to watch next, it shares a vibe with The Fifth Element and The Great Escape, both of which are available to stream right now.

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  • No — City of Ember isn't currently streaming on Netflix in the US.
  • City of Ember isn't currently included with a US streaming subscription. It may be available to rent or buy.
  • No — City of Ember isn't currently streaming on Prime Video in the US.
  • No — City of Ember isn't currently free to stream in the US.
  • City of Ember runs 1h 35m (95 minutes total).
  • IMDb 6.4/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 53% · Metacritic 58/100.

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