Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Mild
- witty
- silly
- upbeat
- family movie night
- weekend viewing
What critics said
Critics found the sequel energetic and visually polished enough to entertain children, but considered its slapstick excessive and its manic effects-driven execution uneven.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Larry's museum friends and Smithsonian displays come to life after dark, driving the adventure.
Amelia Earhart, General Custer, Theodore Roosevelt, Ivan the Terrible, and other figures function as comic characters.
The plot centers on a magical tablet connected to the exhibits returning to life and Kahmunrah's ambitions.
The Smithsonian's galleries and collections become the principal locations for slapstick chases and supernatural confrontations.
Films like Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian, and why
Night at the Museum
family-friendly fantasy comedy built around historical figures and animated museum exhibits coming to life
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
high-energy family adventure combining slapstick humor, magical objects, and iconic historical characters
The Sorcerer's Apprentice
effects-driven comedy adventure with a good-natured protagonist protecting friends from an escalating supernatural threat
The Adventures of Tintin
ensemble family fantasy featuring playful versions of history, broad comedy, and spectacular set pieces
Movie Details
- Director
- Shawn Levy
- Release Date
- 2009-05-20
- Runtime
- 105 min
- Rating
- 6.2 / 10 (7471)
Cast
- Ben Stiller
- Amy Adams
- Owen Wilson
- Hank Azaria
- Robin Williams
- Christopher Guest
- Alain Chabat
- Steve Coogan
- Ricky Gervais
- Bill Hader
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Disney Plus, fuboTV, FXNow
- 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: Battle of the Smithsonian about?
- A night watchman races through the Smithsonian to rescue his living exhibit friends from a power-hungry pharaoh and his historical allies.
- What is Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian as mild.
- What did critics think of Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian?
- Critics found the sequel energetic and visually polished enough to entertain children, but considered its slapstick excessive and its manic effects-driven execution uneven.
- Which films are like Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian?
- Films with a similar feel include Night at the Museum, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, The Sorcerer's Apprentice, and The Adventures of Tintin.
- How long is Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian?
- Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian runs 105 minutes.
- Where can I watch Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian?
- In United States, Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian streams on Disney Plus, fuboTV, FXNow.
