Night at the Museum

Where history comes to life.

2006 • 108 min • Fantasy · Family · Comedy

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Synopsis

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.

Our family guide

Best from age 7

Movie Knight Score

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Chaos erupts at the natural history museum when a new night watchman accidentally awakens exhibits, including a T-Rex skeleton, historical figures, and ancient civilizations. He must learn to manage the magical chaos and protect the museum from mischievous forces.

Violence & peril: 3/10
Language: 2/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 1/10
Romance & sensuality: 1/10
Scary moments: 4/10

Heads up

Some jump scares from reanimated exhibits
Brief mild language
Slapstick comedy often involves characters getting hurt

What it models well

Embracing new responsibilities
Learning from history
Teamwork and cooperation

Talk about it after

How we learn about history from museums
Dealing with unexpected challenges
The importance of following rules

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Top billed cast

Director: Shawn Levy • Crew: Thomas Lennon, Robert Ben Garant

Trailers & clips

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Reviewer notes

RecommendedTrusted family reviewers
"Daley" (Ben Stiller) is struggling to find a job that will allow him to keep his apartment and in contact with his young son "Nick" (Jake Cherry). Even the job finders have given up on him until, that is, there is a potential opening as a night watchman at the Museum of Natural History.…
CinemaSerf, TMDB Community

RecommendedTrusted family reviewers
I'm made of wax, Larry. What are you made of? Night at the Museum is directed by Shaun Levy and jointly written by Robert Ben Garant & Thomas Lennon who adapt from the book by Milan Trenc. It stars Ben Stiller, Carla Gugino, Dick Van Dyke, Mickey Rooney, Bill Cobbs, Ricky Gervais, Robin Williams, Owen Wilson and Steve Coogan.…
John Chard, TMDB Community