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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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Overview

User Rating:
6.4/10   60,168 votes
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Director:
Shawn Levy
Writers (WGA):
Robert Ben Garant (screenplay) &
Thomas Lennon (screenplay) ...
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Release Date:
22 December 2006 (USA) more
Genre:
Action | Adventure | Comedy | Family | Fantasy more
Tagline:
Everything comes to life. more
Plot:
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. full summary | full synopsis
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Awards:
1 win & 8 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(228 articles)
Thursday ratings: Viewers thankful for 'Survivor'
 (From EW.com - Hollywood Insider. 27 November 2009, 7:00 AM, PST)
What's on Tonight – Thursday, November 26
 (From TVovermind.com. 26 November 2009, 4:16 AM, PST)
User Comments:
Another movie let-down by bad marketing. more (413 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Ben Stiller ... Larry Daley

Carla Gugino ... Rebecca

Dick Van Dyke ... Cecil

Mickey Rooney ... Gus

Bill Cobbs ... Reginald

Jake Cherry ... Nick Daley

Ricky Gervais ... Dr. McPhee

Robin Williams ... Teddy Roosevelt

Kim Raver ... Erica Daley

Patrick Gallagher ... Attila The Hun

Rami Malek ... Ahkmenrah
Pierfrancesco Favino ... Christopher Columbus

Charles Q. Murphy ... Taxi Driver (as Charlie Murphy)

Steve Coogan ... Octavius

Mizuo Peck ... Sacajawea
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Night at the Museum: The IMAX Experience (USA) (IMAX version)
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MPAA:
Rated PG for mild action, language and brief rude humor.
Parents Guide:
View content advisory for parents
Runtime:
108 min
Country:
USA | UK
Language:
English | Italian | Hebrew
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
DTS | Dolby Digital | SDDS (uncredited)
Certification:
USA:PG (Approved No. 42837) | Finland:K-11 | Ireland:PG | Singapore:PG | Germany:6 | Australia:PG | UK:PG | Malaysia:U | Hong Kong:I | Philippines:G (MTRCB) | Switzerland:7 (canton of Vaud) | Switzerland:7 (canton of Geneva) | Argentina:Atp | Peru:PT | France:U | Brazil:Livre | Greece:K | Portugal:M/6 | Sweden:7 | South Korea:All | Netherlands:6 | New Zealand:PG | Canada:PG (Canadian Home Video rating)
Filming Locations:
American Museum of Natural History - Central Park West and 79th Street, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA more
Company:
Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corporation more

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Alan Silvestri replaced John Ottman as score composer. more
Goofs:
Factual errors: In the museum the Neanderthal display has Neanderthals in front of a bunch of wood. Also, Larry refers to the Neanderthals being on a quest for fire. This is wrong. The ability to build a fire was mastered before the Neanderthals, by one of the most early human species, Homo Erectus. more
Quotes:
[first lines]
Taxi Driver: [as Larry walks into the street] Hey, watch it!
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Movie Connections:
References "Gigantor" (1964) more
Soundtrack:
Camptown Races more

FAQ

What does "U.S.V." stand for (as seen on Teddy Roosevelt's collar)?
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User Comments

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310 out of 407 people found the following comment useful.
Another movie let-down by bad marketing., 18 December 2006
8/10
Author: Deja_Entendu from Vancouver

I came into this movie thinking that it would suck AND disliking Ben Stiller very much. But I thought, hey, free tickets, Monday night, how bad could it be? Well, it wasn't. It was much funnier and had a much better script than I had anticipated. Stiller, famous for being *in* funny situations and not making them, actually acted like a comic character, something of a cross between Jim Carrey and Adam Sandler. Usuaully he's a passive element, but here he propelled the comedy further. Great job. Also, a fantastic group of supporting characters like Gus, Mr. McPhee and Atilla the Hun. The only problem I really had was the son, who was much too perfect and pacific to be of any interest, and was, at most times, quite annoying.

So all of you nay-sayers who judge the film by its previews, tut-tut to you. It's funny, it's fast, and wastes no time with kicking it into high gear. Great special effects, especially the T-Rex. Also, with the poor previews, it leaves you to enjoy the many delightful small twists and turns that keep the movie fresh.

So take off that cloak of prejudice and enjoy, it won't disappoint.

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One HUGE plothole jetsmanian
'I'm Made of Wax, Larry What Are You Made of?' RaeniJoy
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