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  • Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian
  • Opened May 22, 2009 | Runtime:1 hr. 45 min.
  • PG
    mild action and brief language
  • Information for parents: Common Sense Media says OK for kids 7+. Read More
  • When the Museum of Natural History is closed for upgrades and renovations, the museum pieces are moved into federal storage at the famous Washington Museums. Security guard Larry Daley (Ben Stiller) infiltrates the Smithsonian Institute in order to Read More
  • Cast: Ben Stiller, Amy Adams, Robin Williams, Ricky Gervais, Owen Wilson
  • Director: Shawn Levy
  • Genres: Adventure Comedy, Fantasy Adventure, Adventure, Comedy

Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian Recent Fan Reviews

  • Go

    A blast thru out the times.

    by SoCalZine

    It was a much needed improvement over the last movie that came out in 2006. Great characters, as well as great actors. There was much more comedy in this movie and I must say I rather enjoyed it. The Museum of Natural History is closed down for renovation. The board wants to install new "interactive" pieces on display which means that the old displays will not be needed and are soon to be moved to the federal archives of the Smithsonian Museum. In a turn of events the centerpiece that brings the Museum of Natural History alive is brought to the Smithsonian bringing one of the worlds largest Museums to life. Now its a battle of wits, and courage trying to put everything back into place. Larry (Ben Stiller) once again finds himself in a bind and is helped by Amelia Earhart (Amy Adams) to restore peace. I really enjoyed seeing this movie and I think its a great movie to bring a date, or your kids to see.

  • Must Go!

    Go Only if U are a Museum Attict

    by kilolo11

    I grew up in Chicago and fell in love with the Museum of Science & Industry plus numerous other great Museum's. I always wanted to hide in one of the exhibits until everyone left because I knew it would come alive. I was so taken by the first that this one was even better...to me....someone who loved the dream.

  • Must Go!

    A MUST SEE MOVIE!!!!

    by sky28

    HUMOR!!! HISTORY!!!!! GREAT FAMILY MOVIE....
    WE WENT TO THE 2 PM SHOW.....3/4 OF AUDEANCE ARE FAMILY'S OR 4 OR MORE.
    EVERYONE LAUGHED, CHEERED EVEN ROOTED FOR THEIR CHARACTER!
    ACTOR/ACTRESS WERE ALL PERFECT FOR THEIR CHARACTERS, GOOD STORY...KEEPED EVERYONE OF ALL AGES INTO THE MOVIE...
    TOP 5 FAMILY MOVIE THIS YR.....A MUST SEE IN '09
    ENJOY THIS MOVIE!!!!!

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Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian Critic Reviews

So-so Avg. Critic Score out of 100 Metascore ® based on all critic ratings.

Critic scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating more favorable reviews.

  • 83
    Entertainment Weekly | Owen Gleiberman

    Battle of the Smithsonian has plenty of life. But it's Adams who gives it zing.

  • 60
    The Hollywood Reporter | Michael Rechtshaffen

    Some of that frenetic running around has been replaced by inspired effects...

  • 50
    Variety |

    Where the original had a vaguely tenable narrative hook (deadbeat dad finds...

  • 50
    San Francisco Chronicle |

    Some of the results are delightfully loopy. Some are cornball.

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