---
title: "Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb"
year: 2014
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/night-at-the-museum-secret-of-the-tomb-2014"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 181533
imdb_id: "tt2692250"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 98
community_rating: 6.2
vote_count: 6263
content_rating: "PG"
---

# Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb (2014) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/night-at-the-museum-secret-of-the-tomb-2014

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The 2014 film Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb is a PG‑rated adventure comedy fantasy family picture that runs 1 hour 38 minutes. Released in the United States on December 19, 2014, the story follows museum night‑watchman Larry Daley as the magical powers of the Tablet of Ahkmenrah begin to fade. Faced with the loss of the enchantment that brings the museum’s exhibits to life, Daley travels abroad, joining both familiar and new characters on an epic quest to restore the tablet’s energy before the magic disappears forever. The film blends humor with fantastical elements as it explores the stakes of preserving the museum’s secret world, positioning the journey as a final effort to “save the day.”

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Larry Daley travels the globe on a final quest to save the magic of his museum exhibits."

### Why Watch
- features favorite and new characters
- concludes the live-action film series

### Caveats & Content Note
- final installment of the series
- Tone & Suitability: The film is rated PG and is suitable for family viewing.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: adventure, comedy, fantasy, family

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Disney Plus | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Netflix, Disney Plus, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Disney Plus, Netflix, Starz Amazon Channel, Netflix Standard with Ads, Crave Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | Netflix, Disney Plus, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Fetch TV |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Shawn Levy
- **Networks / Studios**: Moving Picture Company, 21 Laps Entertainment, 1492 Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Ben Stiller** as *Larry Daley / Laaa*
- **Robin Williams** as *Theodore Roosevelt*
- **Owen Wilson** as *Jedediah Smith*
- **Steve Coogan** as *Octavius*
- **Ricky Gervais** as *Dr. McPhee*
- **Dan Stevens** as *Sir Lancelot*
- **Rebel Wilson** as *Tilly*
- **Skyler Gisondo** as *Nick Daley*
- **Rami Malek** as *Ahkmenrah*
- **Patrick Gallagher** as *Attila the Hun*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the movie about?
Larry Daley embarks on an adventure to save the magic powers of The Tablet of Ahkmenrah.

### Q: Is this a sequel?
Yes, it is the third installment in the Night at the Museum film series.

### Q: Who directed the film?
The film was directed by Shawn Levy.

### Q: When was it released?
The film was released in the United States on December 19, 2014.

### Q: What is the genre?
It is an American fantasy comedy film.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/181533)
- [Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb (2014) on TV | Channels …](https://tv24.co.uk/b/sgzj3o-fx2)
- [‘Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb’: Film Review](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/night-at-museum-secret-tomb-756594/)
- [Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb (2014) - Movie Review : …](https://www.alternateending.com/2014/12/night-must-fall.html)
- [Here’s the First Trailer for ‘Night at the Museum: Secret of the…](https://www.vulture.com/2014/07/heres-the-first-trailer-for-night-at-the-museum-secret-of-the-tomb.html)
- [Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb | Rotten Tomatoes](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/night_at_the_museum_secret_of_the_tomb/)

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