Night at the Museum (2006) Fantasy Comedy Adventure Family
Night at the Museum (2006) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Overall Score: ☆ 5.17/10
IMDB: ☆ 6.5/10
Metascore: ☆ 4.8/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 4.2/10
Night at the Museum Plot Synopsis:
In New York, unemployed and divorced Larry Daley is a complete loser. His son Nick is very disappointed with his father who is going to be evicted. Larry accepts the job of night watchman in the Museum of Natural History and takes the place of three old security guards that have just retired in order to raise some money and pay his bills. On his first shift, Larry soon realizes that everything at the museum is not as it seems as the statues begin to come to life after the sun sets. The Museum transforms into complete chaos with the inexperienced Larry in charge as he learns that an old Egyptian stone that came to the Museum in 1950 brings these statues to life until dawn. When Larry brings his son to spend a night with him, the three old guards break into the Museum to try to steal the magical stone. Larry organizes all the historic characters to help him stop the criminals and save the museum.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: A newly recruited night security guard at the Museum of Natural History discovers that an ancient curse causes the animals and exhibits on display to come to life and wreak havoc.
Tagline: This Christmas, it won"t be a silent night.
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Type: MovieYear: 2006 (more 2006 movies)
Box Office: $250,863,268
Awards: 2
Nominations: 8
Language: English, Italian, Hebrew
Country: United States, United Kingdom
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Night at the Museum Release Dates In Theaters: Dec 22, 2006
Writers: Robert Ben Garant, Thomas Lennon, Milan Trenc
Producers: Michael Barnathan, Chris Columbus, Thomas M. Hammel, Shawn Levy, Josh McLaglen, Tom McNulty, Mark Radcliffe, Ira Shuman, Ellen Somers
Editors: Don Zimmerman
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Night at the Museum (2006) Cast (Click to Expand)
Night at the Museum Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Ben Stiller | ... | Larry Daley |
| Carla Gugino | ... | Rebecca |
| Dick Van d*ke | ... | Cecil |
| Mickey Rooney | ... | Gus |
| Bill Cobbs | ... | Reginald |
| Jake Cherry | ... | Nick Daley |
| Ricky Gervais | ... | Dr. McPhee |
| Robin Williams | ... | Teddy Roosevelt |
| Kim Raver | ... | Erica Daley |
| Patrick Gallagher | ... | Attila the Hun |
| Rami Malek | ... | Ahkmenrah |
| Pierfrancesco Favino | ... | Christopher Columbus |
| Charlie Murphy | ... | Taxi Driver |
| Steve Coogan | ... | Octavius |
| Mizuo Peck | ... | Sacajawea |
| Kerry van der Griend | ... | Neanderthal #1 (as Kerry Van Der Griend) |
| Dan Rizzuto | ... | Neanderthal #2 |
| Matthew Harrison | ... | Neanderthal #3 |
| Jody Racicot | ... | Neanderthal #4 |
| Paul Rudd | ... | Don |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Ben Stiller (b. November 30, 1965) – Larry Daley
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 7½" (1.71 m)
Also known as: Benjamin Stiller | Benji Stiller - Carla Gugino (b. August 29, 1971) – Rebecca
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 5" (1.65 m)
Also known as: Taryn Gugino - Dick Van d*ke (b. December 13, 1925) – Cecil
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 6' 0½" (1.84 m)
Also known as: Navckid Keyd - Mickey Rooney, as Gus, passed away at age 93 in North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Libra, Height: 5' 2" (1.57 m)
Also known as: Mickey McGuire | Joe Yule Jr. | Mickey Yule - Bill Cobbs (b. June 16, 1934) – Reginald
Sign: Gemini, Height: 6' 3" (1.91 m)
Also known as: Bill T. Cobbs - Jake Cherry – Nick Daley
- Ricky Gervais (b. June 25, 1961) – Dr. McPhee
Sign: Cancer, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m)
Also known as: Brent | Seona Dancing - Robin Williams, as Teddy Roosevelt, passed away at age 63 in Tiburon, California, USA.
Sign: Cancer, Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m)
Also known as: Marty Fromage | Sudy Nim | Robin | Ray D. Tutto | Robin Willaims - Kim Raver (b. March 15, 1969) – Erica Daley
Sign: Pisces, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m) - Patrick Gallagher (b. February 21, 1968) – Attila the Hun
Sign: Pisces
Also known as: Patrick Galagher - Rami Malek (b. May 12, 1981) – Ahkmenrah
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 7½" (1.71 m) - Pierfrancesco Favino (b. August 24, 1969) – Christopher Columbus
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 10¾" (1.8 m) - Charlie Murphy, as Taxi Driver, passed away at age 57 in New York City, New York, USA.
Sign: Cancer, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m)
Also known as: Charles O. Murphy | Charles Q. Murphy | Charles Murphy - Steve Coogan (b. October 14, 1965) – Octavius
Sign: Libra, Height: 5' 10½" (1.79 m) - Mizuo Peck (b. August 18, 1977) – Sacajawea
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m)
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