Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian 2009
“When the lights go off the battle is on.”
What is Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian?
The film is a comedy that follows the adventures of a museum night watchman. The watchman, Larry Daley, is tasked with overseeing the exhibits at the Smithsonian Institution.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2009
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 105 minutes
- Release date
- May 20, 2009
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- 21 Laps Entertainment, 1492 Pictures, Dune Entertainment
- Budget
- $150,000,000
- Revenue
- $413,106,170
- Genres
- Adventure, Fantasy, Action, Comedy
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Overview
The film is a comedy that follows the adventures of a museum night watchman. The watchman, Larry Daley, is tasked with overseeing the exhibits at the Smithsonian Institution. Larry's job becomes complicated when the exhibits are transferred to the archives, and he must help them out of a difficult situation. The exhibits, which are living and breathing, include historical figures such as Amelia Earhart, Abe Lincoln, and Ivan the Terrible. Larry's interactions with these figures lead to close encounters and misadventures. The film is a sequel to a previous comedy about Larry's experiences as a museum night watchman.
Should you watch it?
“Larry Daley must help his living exhibit friends transferred to the Smithsonian Institution archives.”
- features living and breathing exhibit friends
- includes close encounters with historical figures like Amelia Earhart and Abe Lincoln
- some reviewers found it boring or silly
- some mentioned political indoctrination elements
Watch it if you want to see a hapless night watchman navigate misadventures at the Smithsonian archives.
This is a family-friendly adventure and comedy film rated PG.
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Frequently asked questions
When was the movie released?
It had a domestic theatrical release in the year 2009, with a US release date of 05/21/2009.
What is the runtime of the film?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 45 minutes.
Who is the main character?
The main character is hapless museum night watchman Larry Daley.
Where are the exhibits transferred?
The exhibits are transferred to the archives at the Smithsonian Institution, also described as the Federal Archives in D.C.
Which historical figures does Larry encounter?
Larry's misadventures include close encounters with Amelia Earhart, Abe Lincoln, and Ivan the Terrible.