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City of Ember

City of Ember (2008) - Where to Watch

Audience Score
63

Now, before we get into the basics of how you can watch 'City of Ember' right now, here are some important points about the Playtone, Walden Media adventure flick. City of Ember starring Saoirse Ronan, Harry Treadaway, Bill Murray, David Ryall has a PG rating, a runtime of about 1 hr 30 min. The release date of the movie is October 7th, 2008. The movie received a user score of 63/100 on TMDb, which was generated using reviews from 1,809 active users.

Looking for a quick synopsis? Here's the plot: "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."

Curious where to watch 'City of Ember' on your favorite screen? Finding a streaming service to buy, rent, download, or watch the Gil Kenan-directed movie via subscription can be confusing, so we here at Moviefone want to do right by you.

Below, you'll find a number of top-tier streaming and cable services - including rental, purchase, and subscription alternatives - along with the availability of 'City of Ember' on each platform when they are available. 'City of Ember' is currently available to rent, purchase, or stream via subscription on Apple TV, and Apple TV in the US.

'City of Ember' Release Dates

Watch in Movie Theaters on October 7th, 2008 - Buy City of Ember Movie Tickets
Watch on DVD or Blu-ray starting January 20th, 2009 - Buy City of Ember DVD

Watch 'City of Ember' In Theaters

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Showtimes on January 17th, 2026
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