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Night at the Museum (2006)

โ€œWhere history comes to life.โ€

6.6/10 ยท 11,224 votes 1h 48m pg ActionComedyFantasyAdventureFamily

#101 of 217 films from 2006 #1001 of 2168 in action

Directed by Shawn Levy ยท Written by Thomas Lennon, Robert Ben Garant

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Overview

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.

Cast

Ben Stilleras Larry Daley
Carla Guginoas Rebecca
Dick Van Dykeas Cecil
Mickey Rooneyas Gus
Bill Cobbsas Reginald
Jake Cherryas Nick Daley
Ricky Gervaisas Dr. McPhee
Robin Williamsas Theodore Roosevelt
Kim Raveras Erica Daley
Patrick Gallagheras Attila the Hun
Rami Malekas Ahkmenrah
Pierfrancesco Favinoas Christopher Columbus
Charlie Murphyas Taxi Driver
Steve Cooganas Octavius

Facts

Release dateDecember 20, 2006
Runtime108 min (1h 48m) โ€” about the same as the 2006 average of 106 min
GenresAction, Comedy, Fantasy, Adventure, Family
LanguageEN
Budget$110,000,000
Box office$574,480,841 (5.2ร— budget)
IMDbtt0477347

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Questions

How long is Night at the Museum?
Night at the Museum runs 108 minutes (1h 48m).
Is Night at the Museum worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.6/10 across 11,224 votes, which places it #101 of 217 films released in 2006 in this index (top 54%) and #1001 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Night at the Museum?
Night at the Museum was directed by Shawn Levy. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Deadpool & Wolverine (2024), Free Guy (2021), Real Steel (2011).
Who stars in Night at the Museum?
Ben Stiller as Larry Daley; Carla Gugino as Rebecca; Dick Van Dyke as Cecil; Mickey Rooney as Gus; Bill Cobbs as Reginald; Jake Cherry as Nick Daley.
What is Night at the Museum rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Night at the Museum?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/6138.

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