Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Mild
- whimsical
- witty
- breezy
- family movie night
- holiday viewing
What critics said
Critics found the film visually polished and intermittently entertaining but regarded it as a predictable, less-inspired conclusion to the trilogy.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Larry travels with Theodore Roosevelt, Jedediah, Octavius, Ahkmenrah, and other exhibits whose nighttime lives drive the adventure.
The Tablet of Ahkmenrah is deteriorating, and finding its secrets becomes Larry's central mission.
The action moves from New York's Museum of Natural History to London's museum setting while retaining the animated exhibit ensemble.
The plot frames Larry's mission as a final effort to preserve the magic and protect his exhibit companions.
Films like Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb, and why
Night at the Museum
family-friendly fantasy adventure built around historical figures and animated museum exhibits, with broad ensemble comedy
Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian
family fantasy comedy combining real-world institutions, magical creatures, slapstick, and a child-accessible adventure quest
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
fast-moving family adventure comedy featuring a mismatched ensemble, historical imagery, and playful visual effects
The Sorcerer's Apprentice
whimsical family fantasy adventure centered on a magical object, comic peril, and a large ensemble of eccentric characters
Movie Details
- Director
- Shawn Levy
- Release Date
- 2014-12-17
- Runtime
- 98 min
- Rating
- 6.2 / 10 (6348)
Cast
- Ben Stiller
- Robin Williams
- Owen Wilson
- Steve Coogan
- Ricky Gervais
- Dan Stevens
- Rebel Wilson
- Skyler Gisondo
- Rami Malek
- Patrick Gallagher
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Disney Plus
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb about?
- A museum night watchman races from New York to London with living historical figures to save the magic that animates them.
- What is Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb as mild.
- What did critics think of Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb?
- Critics found the film visually polished and intermittently entertaining but regarded it as a predictable, less-inspired conclusion to the trilogy.
- Which films are like Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb?
- Films with a similar feel include Night at the Museum, Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, and The Sorcerer's Apprentice.
- How long is Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb?
- Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb runs 98 minutes.
- Where can I watch Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb?
- In United States, Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb streams on Disney Plus.
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