National Treasure: Book of Secrets (2007): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
National Treasure: Book of Secrets is a 2007 action thriller directed by Jon Turteltaub, starring Nicolas Cage, Diane Kruger and Justin Bartha. It runs 2 hours 4 minutes and earned $459.2 million worldwide. Critics gave it 35% on Rotten Tomatoes and 48 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.5/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 4m (124 min)
- Director
- Jon Turteltaub
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is National Treasure: Book of Secrets About?
The premise of National Treasure: Book of Secrets without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
When a page from John Wilkes Booth’s diary surfaces, it reveals a secret that could damage the reputation of Ben Gates’ ancestor. To clear his family's name and uncover the truth, Ben embarks on a dangerous, worldwide adventure. He must decipher ancient clues, overcome obstacles, and evade adversaries in a thrilling race to protect history and freedom.
National Treasure: Book of Secrets Themes & Keywords
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- abraham lincoln character
- john wilkes booth character
- mary todd lincoln character
- blonde
- year 1865
- car
- the white house washington d.c.
- cell phone
- cell phone photograph
- buckingham palace
- american indian culture
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- american indian
- american indian art
- native american
- fbi federal bureau of investigation
- child in jeopardy
- globetrotting adventure
- part of duology
- assassination of abraham lincoln
- reference to abraham lincoln
- president
- president of the united states
- female pedal pumping
- gate
- diary
- book
- treasure
- france
- gold
- england
- assassination
- murder
- conspiracy
- plot
- parent
- library
- oval office
- honor
- mount rushmore
- library of congress
- desk
- chase
- treasure hunter
- assassination plot
- assassination of president
- horseback riding
- american civil war
- river thames
- colon in title
National Treasure: Book of Secrets Cast
Nicolas Cage leads the cast, with Diane Kruger and Justin Bartha. Directed by Jon Turteltaub.
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Director Jon Turteltaub
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More films directed by Jon Turteltaub, best-rated first: The Meg, While You Were Sleeping, Cool Runnings and Last Vegas.
National Treasure: Book of Secrets Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave National Treasure: Book of Secrets 35% on Rotten Tomatoes and 48 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.5/10.
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IMDb 6.5 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 35% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 67%
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Metacritic 48 Metascore
User score 6.5
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TMDB 64% User score
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National Treasure: Book of Secrets Plot Summary
What happens in National Treasure: Book of Secrets from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1865, following the end of the Civil War, Thomas Gates and his son Charles Carroll Gates encounter John Wilkes Booth and Michael O’Laughlen, both affiliated with the Knights of the Golden Circle. They enlist Thomas, a master of puzzles, to decipher a Playfair cipher contained within Booth’s diary. While O’Laughlen remains with Thomas, Booth departs to carry out his infamous assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. When Thomas deciphers the message, he realizes it reveals a route to Cíbola, the legendary City of Gold. However, chaos erupts in the streets following Lincoln’s death. Suspicious of Booth and O’Laughlen’s loyalty to the South, Thomas tears the diary’s pages and discards them in a fire, just before O’Laughlen can eliminate him.
Full summary
The whole story of National Treasure: Book of Secrets, scene by scene
National Treasure: Book of Secrets Box Office
National Treasure: Book of Secrets grossed $459.2 million worldwide. $220 million came from the US and Canada and $239.3 million (52%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$459.2M
- US & Canada
- $220M
- International
- $239.3M
National Treasure: Book of Secrets Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets (2007) Trailer
How Well Do You Know National Treasure: Book of Secrets?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who are the members of the Knights of the Golden Circle that approached Thomas Gates?
Cars in National Treasure: Book of Secrets
48 cars on screen, including the 2006 Cadillac STS and the 2003 Land-Rover Range Rover Series III.
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2008 Mercedes-Benz C 280 W204 Important role
National Treasure: Book of Secrets Also Known As
51 alternative titles, including “National Treasure 2” and “National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets”.
- Also known as
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- National Treasure 2
- National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets
- 国家宝藏2 秘密之书
- 国家宝藏2：夺宝秘笈
- La Leyenda del Tesoro Perdido 2
- National Treasure 2 - Book of Secrets
- National Treasure - Book of Secrets
- A Lenda do Tesouro Perdido 2 - O Livro dos Segredos
- 내셔널 트레져 2
- Lovci pokladů 2: Kniha tajemství
- 내셔널 트레져:비밀의 책
- Honba za pokladom: Kniha tajomstiev
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- National Treasure։ Book of Secrets
- گنجینه ملی: کتاب راز
- Benjamin Gates (2) et le Livre des secrets
- 驚天奪寶：世紀秘冊
- Böyük Xəzinə 2
- 国家宝藏2：古籍秘辛
- 国家宝藏2
- Das Vermächtnis des geheimen Buches
- Benjamin Gates et le Livre des Secrets
- Lovci pokladů: Kniha tajemství
- Il mistero delle pagine perdute
- Сокровище нации 2: Книга тайн
- National Treasure 2: Salaisuuksien kirja
- Büyük Hazine 2
- 国家宝藏：夺宝秘笈
- La búsqueda 2: El diario secreto
- A Nemzet aranya: Titkok könyve
- O Tesouro 2: O Livro dos Segredos
- Στα Ίχνη Του Χαμένου Θησαυρού 2: Το Βιβλίο Με Τα Μυστικά
- אוצר לאומי 2: ספר הסודות
- Skarb Narodów: Księga Tajemnic
- National Treasure - Hemligheternas bok
- ナショナル・トレジャー2／リンカーン暗殺者の日記
- Comoara națională: Cartea secretelor
- Съкровището: Книгата на тайните
- 내셔널 트레져: 비밀의 책
- A Lenda do Tesouro Perdido: Livro dos Segredos
- Trésor national : Le livre des secrets
- Zaklad pozabljenih: Knjiga skrivnosti
- Скарб нації: Книга таємниць
- 國家寶藏：古籍秘辛
- ปฏิบัติการเดือด ล่าบันทึกลับสุดขอบโลก
- Национално благо: Књига тајни
- Kodas: Lobiai. Paslapčių knyga
- La leyenda del tesoro perdido 2: El libro de los secretos
- Lovci pokladov: Kniha tajomstiev, ეროვნული საგანძური: საიდუმლო წიგნი
- Kho Báu Quốc Gia 2: Quyển Sách Bí Mật
- Nacionalno blago: Knjiga tajni
- گنجینه ملی: کتاب اسرار
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National Treasure: Book of Secrets FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of National Treasure: Book of Secrets, each answered in a sentence.
How long is National Treasure: Book of Secrets?
National Treasure: Book of Secrets runs 2 hours 4 minutes (124 minutes).
When was National Treasure: Book of Secrets released?
National Treasure: Book of Secrets was released on December 21, 2007.
Who directed National Treasure: Book of Secrets?
National Treasure: Book of Secrets was directed by Jon Turteltaub.
More films by Jon Turteltaub Who is in the cast of National Treasure: Book of Secrets?
National Treasure: Book of Secrets stars Nicolas Cage, Diane Kruger and Justin Bartha.
How much did National Treasure: Book of Secrets make at the box office?
National Treasure: Book of Secrets grossed $459.2 million worldwide ($220 million domestic, $239.3 million international).
How is National Treasure: Book of Secrets rated?
National Treasure: Book of Secrets has 6.5/10 on IMDb, 35% on Rotten Tomatoes, 48 on Metacritic and 64% on TMDB.
Does National Treasure: Book of Secrets have a post-credit scene?
No. National Treasure: Book of Secrets has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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