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Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian

Seen it?

2009 | 105 min | Adventure, Fantasy, Action, Comedy, Family

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

It was a solid box office hit, but middling reviews (44% 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 action fans.
The mood
Light and funny, feel-good.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 1 hr 45 min.
What might put you off
Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.

Hapless museum night watchman Larry Daley must help his living, breathing exhibit friends out of a pickle now that they've been transferred to the archives at the Smithsonian Institution. Larry's (mis)adventures this time include close encounters with Amelia Earhart, Abe Lincoln and Ivan the Terrible.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    44% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.2 out of 10

  • AwardsBelow par

    1 win and 6 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerStrong

    $413 million worldwide on a $150 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 427K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Shawn Levy

  • Ben StillerLarry Daley
  • Amy AdamsAmelia Earhart / Tess
  • Owen WilsonJedediah Smith
  • Hank AzariaKahmunrah / The Thinker / Abe Lincoln
  • Robin WilliamsTheodore Roosevelt
  • Christopher GuestIvan the Terrible
  • Alain ChabatNapoleon Bonaparte
  • Steve CooganOctavius
  • Ricky GervaisDr. McPhee
  • Bill HaderGeorge Armstrong Custer