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Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian

2009·Movie
1h 45min·PG
49
MediocreGoodWatch score

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High energy, funny.

Energy

Spectacular and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Spectacle8
  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Awe-inspiring and wholesome

Much of it is about family.

  • Wonder9
  • Wholesome8
  • Hopefulness8

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and slapstick

  • Situational Comedy8
  • Physical Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay6

World

History and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

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When the lights go off the battle is on.

Hapless museum night watchman Larry Daley must help his living, breathing exhibit friends out of a pickle now that they've been transferred to the archives at the Smithsonian Institution. Larry's (mis)adventures this time include close encounters with Amelia Earhart, Abe Lincoln and Ivan the Terrible.
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Where can I stream Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian legally?

Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian is included with a subscription to Disney+, fuboTV, and FXNow in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian worth watching?

49
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50/100 (IMDb 6, Rotten Tomatoes 43%, and Metacritic 42). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian?

1 h 45 min

Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian runs 1 h 45 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian?

Critics43
Audiences55

Not quite. Audiences rate Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian higher (55) than critics (43). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian a box office hit?

Budget$150 million
Box office$413 million

Yes. It cost about $150 million to make and earned $413 million worldwide, 2.8 times its budget.

What language is Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian?

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What tropes does Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian use?

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TV Tropes lists 91 storytelling tropes for Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian, including Big Damn Heroes, Creator Cameo, Slap-Slap-Kiss.