Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Mild
- witty
- energetic
- playful
- family movie night
- weekend adventure
What critics said
Critics broadly found it an energetic and entertaining family adventure whose improbable plot and conventional execution limit its appeal.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Benjamin Gates follows encrypted clues connected to the Declaration of Independence and other national artifacts.
The treasure hunt is built around American history, the Founding Fathers, and the Declaration of Independence.
Ben continues a multigenerational treasure hunt despite his father Patrick’s rejection of the pursuit.
The investigation moves through prominent American institutions and locations, including the National Archives and Washington, D.C.
Films like National Treasure, and why
Raiders of the Lost Ark
shares a modern treasure hunt, globe-spanning clues, charismatic adventurers, and family-friendly action spectacle
The Da Vinci Code
shares clue-driven historical adventure, secret societies, puzzles, and accessible blockbuster momentum
The Goonies
shares playful heist mechanics, patriotic history, ensemble banter, and a high-energy quest for a legendary fortune
The Mummy
shares a family legacy, serialized riddles, historical artifacts, and light action-comedy adventure
Movie Details
- Director
- Jon Turteltaub
- Release Date
- 2004-11-19
- Runtime
- 131 min
- Rating
- 6.7 / 10 (7082)
Cast
- Nicolas Cage
- Diane Kruger
- Justin Bartha
- Sean Bean
- Jon Voight
- Harvey Keitel
- Christopher Plummer
- David Dayan Fisher
- Stewart Finlay-McLennan
- Oleg Taktarov
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 National Treasure about?
- A patriotic, puzzle-packed adventure follows a treasure-hunting heir who must steal the Declaration of Independence before a ruthless rival can decode its secrets.
- What is National Treasure like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of National Treasure as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is National Treasure violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in National Treasure as mild.
- What did critics think of National Treasure?
- Critics broadly found it an energetic and entertaining family adventure whose improbable plot and conventional execution limit its appeal.
- Which films are like National Treasure?
- Films with a similar feel include Raiders of the Lost Ark, The Da Vinci Code, The Goonies, and The Mummy.
- How long is National Treasure?
- National Treasure runs 131 minutes.
- Where can I watch National Treasure?
- In United States, National Treasure streams on Disney Plus.
