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Night at the Museum

  • 20062006
  • PGPG
  • 1h 48m
IMDb RATING
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Robin Williams, Ben Stiller, Patrick Gallagher, Mizuo Peck, Rami Malek, and Crystal the Monkey in Night at the Museum (2006)
A newly recruited night security guard at the Museum of Natural History discovers that an ancient curse causes the animals and exhibits on display to come to life and wreak havoc.
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A newly recruited night security guard at the Museum of Natural History discovers that an ancient curse causes the animals and exhibits on display to come to life and wreak havoc.A newly recruited night security guard at the Museum of Natural History discovers that an ancient curse causes the animals and exhibits on display to come to life and wreak havoc.A newly recruited night security guard at the Museum of Natural History discovers that an ancient curse causes the animals and exhibits on display to come to life and wreak havoc.

IMDb RATING
6.4/10
340K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,369
173
  • Director
    • Shawn Levy
  • Writers
    • Robert Ben Garant(screenplay)
    • Thomas Lennon(screenplay)
    • Milan Trenc(book)
  • Stars
    • Ben Stiller
    • Carla Gugino
    • Ricky Gervais
Top credits
  • Director
    • Shawn Levy
  • Writers
    • Robert Ben Garant(screenplay)
    • Thomas Lennon(screenplay)
    • Milan Trenc(book)
  • Stars
    • Ben Stiller
    • Carla Gugino
    • Ricky Gervais
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 497User reviews
    • 172Critic reviews
    • 48Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 8 nominations

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    Robin Williams and Ben Stiller in Night at the Museum (2006)
    Ben Stiller and Pierfrancesco Favino in Night at the Museum (2006)
    Ben Stiller, Patrick Gallagher, Randy Lee, Darryl Quon, Gerald Wong, and Paul Cheng in Night at the Museum (2006)
    Shawn Levy in Night at the Museum (2006)
    Ben Stiller and Shawn Levy in Night at the Museum (2006)
    Mickey Rooney, Dick Van Dyke, and Bill Cobbs in Night at the Museum (2006)
    Ben Stiller and Steve Coogan in Night at the Museum (2006)
    Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson in Night at the Museum (2006)
    Ben Stiller in Night at the Museum (2006)
    Ben Stiller in Night at the Museum (2006)
    Owen Wilson and Steve Coogan in Night at the Museum (2006)
    Robin Williams, Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson, Steve Coogan, Pierfrancesco Favino, Patrick Gallagher, Matthew Harrison, Randy Lee, Mizuo Peck, Darryl Quon, Jody Racicot, Gary Sievers, Martin Sims, Gerald Wong, Cory Martin, Martin Christopher, Dan Rizzuto, Rami Malek, Kerry van der Griend, Jason Vaisvila, Cade Wagar, Paul Cheng, Crystal the Monkey, and Aaron Atkins in Night at the Museum (2006)

    Top cast

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    Ben Stiller
    Ben Stiller
    • Larry Daleyas Larry Daley
    Carla Gugino
    Carla Gugino
    • Rebeccaas Rebecca
    Ricky Gervais
    Ricky Gervais
    • Dr. McPheeas Dr. McPhee
    Dick Van Dyke
    Dick Van Dyke
    • Cecilas Cecil
    Mickey Rooney
    Mickey Rooney
    • Gusas Gus
    Bill Cobbs
    Bill Cobbs
    • Reginaldas Reginald
    Jake Cherry
    Jake Cherry
    • Nick Daleyas Nick Daley
    Robin Williams
    Robin Williams
    • Teddy Rooseveltas Teddy Roosevelt
    Kim Raver
    Kim Raver
    • Erica Daleyas Erica Daley
    Patrick Gallagher
    Patrick Gallagher
    • Attila the Hunas Attila the Hun
    Rami Malek
    Rami Malek
    • Ahkmenrahas Ahkmenrah
    Pierfrancesco Favino
    Pierfrancesco Favino
    • Christopher Columbusas Christopher Columbus
    Charlie Murphy
    Charlie Murphy
    • Taxi Driveras Taxi Driver
    Steve Coogan
    Steve Coogan
    • Octaviusas Octavius
    Mizuo Peck
    Mizuo Peck
    • Sacajaweaas Sacajawea
    Kerry van der Griend
    • Neanderthal #1as Neanderthal #1
    • (as Kerry Van Der Griend)
    Dan Rizzuto
    Dan Rizzuto
    • Neanderthal #2as Neanderthal #2
    Matthew Harrison
    Matthew Harrison
    • Neanderthal #3as Neanderthal #3
    • Director
      • Shawn Levy
    • Writers
      • Robert Ben Garant(screenplay) (screen story)
      • Thomas Lennon(screenplay) (screen story)
      • Milan Trenc(book)
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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    Storyline

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    In New York, unemployed and divorced Larry Daley is a complete loser. His son Nick is very disappointed with his father who is going to be evicted. Larry accepts the job of night watchman in the Museum of Natural History and takes the place of three old security guards that have just retired in order to raise some money and pay his bills. On his first shift, Larry soon realizes that everything at the museum is not as it seems as the statues begin to come to life after the sun sets. The Museum transforms into complete chaos with the inexperienced Larry in charge as he learns that an old Egyptian stone that came to the Museum in 1950 brings these statues to life until dawn. When Larry brings his son to spend a night with him, the three old guards break into the Museum to try to steal the magical stone. Larry organizes all the historic characters to help him stop the criminals and save the museum. —Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
    • theodore roosevelt character
    • jedediah smith character
    • octavius caesar character
    • deception
    • american museum of natural history
    • 145 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • This Christmas, it won't be a silent night.
    • Genres
      • Adventure
      • Comedy
      • Family
      • Fantasy
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG for mild action, language and brief rude humor
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson were only on-set together for one day. Stiller talked to a toothpick for the Jedediah scenes. Wilson filmed all of his parts three months later.
    • Goofs
      Theodore Roosevelt was known to have a high-pitched, squeaky voice due to being a severe asthmatic. However, Teddy explains that he is a wax figure of Roosevelt designed to appear very heroic, so it makes sense that he'd have a deeper, more resonant voice, not unlike Robin Williams.
    • Quotes

      Easter Island Head: Hey! Dum-dum!

      Larry: Yes?

      Easter Island Head: You give me gum-gum!

      Larry: I give you gum-gum?

      Easter Island Head: You new Dum-dum. You give me gum-gum.

      Larry: Gee, okay, you know what? I have no gum-gum. Sorry. And my name isn't Dum-dum. My name's Larry.

      Easter Island Head: No, your name Dum-dum.

      [People screaming]

      Easter Island Head: Oh, you in trouble, Dum-dum. You better run-run. From Attila the Hun-hun.

      [Larry runs as Attila and his gang are chasing him]

      Easter Island Head: See you later, Dum-dum!

    • Crazy credits
      During the film's end credit sequence, two scenes featuring the three older night guards appear on the side.
    • Connections
      Featured in Troldspejlet: Episode #37.1 (2007)
    • Soundtracks
      Eye of The Tiger
      Written by Jim Peterik (as James Peterik) and Frankie Sullivan (as Frank M. Sullivan III)

    User reviews497

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    As good a family film as you'll find this holiday
    Slightly overlong - and lacking the perhaps obligatory love interest - this is as good a film as any parent will be able to excite their kids with this holiday period - well certainly in the UK. The film has huge plot holes and probably hundreds of continuity errors but rampaging dinosaurs, goodish CGI and another athletic comic turn from Ben Stiller, together with the gorgeous Carla Gugino make this near perfect Xmas cinematic fair.

    The Museum of Natural History is suffering a downturn in visitor numbers and has to make cutbacks by way of night security men. Step up Larry Daly (Stiller) in an attempt to retain his home and convince ex wife that he is a role model for their impressionable son. The film's premise that the various waxwork and skeleton inhabitants come to life at night due to the presence of a magical Egyptian golden tablet placed 50 years before is, of course, to suspend disbelief beyond anything else you'll be expected to this year - but anyone at a loss for an excuse to get the kids out of the house over the Christmas period could do a lot worse than spend just under a couple of hours at the multiplex to see what is a cross between Jumanji and the Indian in the Cupboard.
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    • terrycarter
    • Dec 17, 2006

    FAQ16

    • Does Larry Daley have a crush on Rebecca Hutman?
    • What is 'Night at the Museum' about?
    • Is 'Night at the Museum' based on a book?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 22, 2006 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • United Kingdom
    • Official sites
      • Official site
      • Stream Night at the Museum officially on Disney+ Hotstar Indonesia
    • Languages
      • English
      • Italian
      • Hebrew
    • Also known as
      • Night at the Museum: The IMAX Experience
    • Filming locations
      • American Museum of Natural History - Central Park West at 79th Street, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Twentieth Century Fox
      • Ingenious Film Partners
      • 1492 Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $110,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $250,863,268
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $30,433,781
      • Dec 24, 2006
    • Gross worldwide
      • $574,481,229
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 48 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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