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City of Ember

by Kerry Bennett | Posted on Sep. 25, 2008

The lights are beginning to go out in the underground City of Ember. Although they are only teenagers, Lina (Saoirse Ronan) and her friend Doon (Harry Treadaway) think they have uncovered a clue that may allow their fellow citizens to escape before the metropolis is plunged into darkness. But can they convince the others and find the way before time runs out? Get the movie review and more. »

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Overall: B+
Violence: B-
Sexual Content: A
Language: A
Drugs/Alcohol: A
Run Time: 95
Theater Release: 09 Oct 2008
Video Release: 20 Jan 2009
MPAA Rating: PG
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MPAA Rating (United States)

 City of Ember is rated PG or mild peril and some thematic elements.


Canadian Movie Ratings


CMPDA (Canadian Home Video)

Rated PG

Maritime Provinces Movie Ratings

Rated PG --

Quebec Movie Ratings

Rated G --

Ontario Movie Ratings

Rated PG -- Not recommended for Young Children

Manitoba Movie Ratings

Rated G -- Frightening Scenes.

Saskatchewan Movie Ratings

Rated PG --

Alberta Movie Ratings

Rated PG --

British Columbia Movie Ratings

Rated PG --

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About the Reviewer: Kerry Bennett

Parent Previews Reviewer: Kerry Bennett Kerry Bennett is interested in media from both a journalist and parent perspective. Along with authoring articles for several family-oriented publications, she has written for Parent Previews for nearly 10 years. She serves as Vice President of the Alberta Association for Media Awareness. She and her husband Garry have four sons.

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