City of Ember
Recommended from age 8. Giant mole and ruined city.
Reason translated with AI from our Spanish original.
Good to know
- Scary scenes
- Frightening villains, monsters, transformations or jump scares.
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UK
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Spain
Not on streaming services in Spain right now.
Availability as of 18 October 2026. Data from JustWatch. Streaming data and logos: JustWatch.
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What it’s about
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.
Genres: Adventure, Family, Fantasy
If your child is sensitive
If they get scared: under 7, a cuddle or a pause helps more than explaining it isn’t real. From 8, explaining does work.
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