Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb
Seen it?2014 | 98 min | Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Family
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
It was a solid box office hit, but middling reviews (48% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.2 out of 10 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
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 adventure fans.
- The mood
- Light and funny, feel-good.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 38 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.
When the magic powers of The Tablet of Ahkmenrah begin to die out, Larry Daley spans the globe, uniting favorite and new characters while embarking on an epic quest to save the magic before it is gone forever.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
48% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.2 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
1 win and 2 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$363 million worldwide on a $127 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 470K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Shawn Levy
- Ben StillerLarry Daley / Laaa
- Robin WilliamsTheodore Roosevelt
- Owen WilsonJedediah Smith
- Steve CooganOctavius
- Ricky GervaisDr. McPhee
- Dan StevensSir Lancelot
- Rebel WilsonTilly
- Skyler GisondoNick Daley
- Rami MalekAhkmenrah
- Patrick GallagherAttila the Hun