Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian (2009): Cast & Ratings
Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian is a 2009 action comedy directed by Shawn Levy, starring Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson and Amy Adams. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes and earned $413.1 million worldwide on a $150 million budget. Critics gave it 43% on Rotten Tomatoes and 42 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.0/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 45m (105 min)
- Director
- Shawn Levy
- Original language
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English - Budget
- $150M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian About?
The premise of Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
When night falls at the Smithsonian Institution, its exhibits mysteriously come to life. Night security guard Larry Daley finds himself facing his most challenging mission yet as historical figures and artifacts stir, creating chaos throughout the museum. From ancient warriors to iconic landmarks, Larry must team up with his allies to restore order and prevent a full-scale historical upheaval. It's a fantastical and action-packed battle for supremacy within the nation's capital.
Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian Themes & Keywords
· 22 tags- museum
- nintendo wii
- single player
- xbox 360
- nintendo ds
- based on film
- microsoft windows
- multiplatform
- theodore roosevelt character
- amelia earhart character
- napoleon bonaparte character
- cleopatra character
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- al capone character
- benjamin franklin character
- billy the kid character
- ivan the terrible character
- movie tie in video game
- dinosaur skeleton
- tyrannosaurus rex
- museum of natural history
- tyrannosaurus rex skeleton
- skeleton
Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian Cast
Ben Stiller leads the cast, with Owen Wilson and Amy Adams. Directed by Shawn Levy.
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Director Shawn Levy
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Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian 43% on Rotten Tomatoes and 42 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.0/10.
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IMDb 6.0 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 43% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 47%
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Metacritic 42 Metascore
User score 5.7
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TMDB 61% User score
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Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian Plot Summary
What happens in Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As the curtains fall on his thrilling escapades at the American Museum of Natural History, Larry Daley (Ben Stiller) has traded his night guard uniform for an entrepreneurial venture, showcasing his creations on television. However, upon his return to the museum, he learns of a monumental change: numerous exhibits are being moved to the archives of the Smithsonian Institution in Washington D.C., where they will be replaced by advanced holographic displays. The once-enchanting tablet of Ahkmenrah, responsible for the magical nighttime displays, is left behind, rendering its friends—now stripped of their vitality—vulnerable.
Full summary
The whole story of Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian, scene by scene
Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian Box Office & Budget
Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian grossed $413.1 million worldwide on a $150 million budget, 2.8 times what it cost. $177.2 million came from the US and Canada and $235.9 million (57%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$413.1M
2.8× its budget
- US & Canada
- $177.2M
- International
- $235.9M
- Budget
- $150M
Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian.
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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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What does Larry Daley do after leaving his night guard job at the museum?
Cars in Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian
11 cars on screen, including the Chang Jiang CJ 750 and the 2001 Ford Crown Victoria.
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2003 International 8000-Series Minor role
Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian Also Known As
48 alternative titles, including “Night at the Museum 2” and “Night at the Museum 2 - Battle of the Smithsonian”.
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- Night at the Museum 2
- Night at the Museum 2 - Battle of the Smithsonian
- Night at the Museum 2: Battle of the Smithsonian
- Una Noche en el Museo 2
- Una noche en el museo 2: Batalla en el Smithsoniano
- 박물관이 살아있다2
- Night at the Museum։ Battle of the Smithsonian
- Nachts im Museum 2 - Battle of the Smithsonian
- Nat paa Museet 2
- 翻生侏羅館2
- Öö muuseumis 2
- Muzeydə Bir Gecə 2
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- Nachts im Museum 2
- La Nuit au musée 2
- Una notte al museo 2 - La fuga
- Éjszaka a múzeumban 2.
- Ночь в музее 2
- Müzede Bir Gece 2
- À Noite, no Museu 2
- Μια Νύχτα στο Μουσείο 2
- Noche en el museo 2
- Natt på museet 2
- Noc v muzeu 2
- Nat på museet 2
- 博物馆奇妙夜2：史密森尼之战
- לילה מוטרף במוזיאון 2
- Noc w muzeum 2
- Noc v múzeu 2
- ナイト ミュージアム2
- Нощ в музея 2
- 박물관이 살아있다 2
- O noapte la muzeu 2
- ไนท์ แอท เดอะ มิวเซียม: มหึมาพิพิธภัณฑ์ ดับเบิ้ลมันส์ทะลุโลก
- Ніч у музеї 2
- Yö museossa 2
- Uma Noite no Museu 2
- Une nuit au musée : La bataille du Smithsonian
- Noč v muzeju 2
- Луда ноћ у музеју 2: Битка за Смитсонијан
- 博物館驚魂夜2
- شبی در موزه: نبرد اسمیت سونیان
- Una Noche en el Museo 2: La Batalla del Smithsoniano
- Nakts muzejā 2
- Đêm Ở Viện Bảo Tàng: Trận Chiến Hoàng Gia, ღამე მუზეუმში 2
- ليلة في المتحف: معركة سيمثسونيان
- Noć u muzeju 2
- Naktis muziejuje 2: Muziejų mūšis
- Nit al museu 2: Batalla al Smithsonian
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Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian?
Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).
When was Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian released?
Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian was released on May 22, 2009.
Who directed Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian?
Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian was directed by Shawn Levy.
More films by Shawn Levy Who is in the cast of Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian?
Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian stars Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson and Amy Adams.
How much did Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian make at the box office?
Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian grossed $413.1 million worldwide ($177.2 million domestic, $235.9 million international) on a budget of $150 million.
How is Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian rated?
Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian has 6.0/10 on IMDb, 43% on Rotten Tomatoes, 42 on Metacritic and 61% on TMDB.
Does Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian have a post-credit scene?
No. Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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