Night at the Museum

Name: Night at the Museum
Genre: Fantasy, Family, Comedy
Released: 2006-12-20
Cast: Ben Stiller, Carla Gugino, Dick Van Dyke, Mickey Rooney, Bill Cobbs

2006 | 108 min | Fantasy, Family, Comedy

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It made about 5 times its budget and people are still talking about it, though it had middling reviews (42% on Rotten Tomatoes). A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who wants a laugh, fantasy fans and families.
The mood: Light and funny, feel-good.
The pace: Breezy, at 1 hr 48 min.
What might put you off: Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.

Chaos reigns at the natural history museum when night watchman Larry Daley accidentally stirs up an ancient curse, awakening Attila the Hun, an army of gladiators, a Tyrannosaurus rex and other exhibits.

How it earned its rating

CriticsBelow par
42% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesSolid
6.6 out of 10
AwardsBelow par
2 wins and 7 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
Box office & staying powerVery strong
$574 million worldwide on a $110 million budget; spent 1 week in Netflix's global Top 10; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 815K people sought it out in the past year