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Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian

Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian

2009
Action Adventure Comedy Family Fantasy
105 min PG USA
6.151 / 10
6 IMDB

Hapless museum night watchman Larry Daley must help his living, breathing exhibit friends out of a pickle now that they've been transferred to the archives at the Smithsonian…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Shawn Levy / Diane Durant / Daniel Mansfield / Gary Capo / Josh McLaglen / Misha Bukowski
Starring
Ben Stiller / Amy Adams / Owen Wilson / Hank Azaria / Robin Williams / Christopher Guest / Alain Chabat / Steve Coogan

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

entertaining chaotic fun predictable energetic historical silly charming lighthearted formulaic visually engaging

Reviews

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Isabelle Moreau
Apr 30, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

Larry Daley’s nocturnal duties take him to the hallowed halls of the Smithsonian in this lively sequel. Ben Stiller is back, facing down an even larger legion of historical artefacts that refuse to stay put. The film embraces…

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Arthur Pendelton
Apr 30, 2026
2.0 / 5
2.0

One might hope that a change of venue to the esteemed Smithsonian would inject fresh life into the 'Night at the Museum' franchise, but 'Battle of the Smithsonian' largely retreads familiar ground. Ben Stiller anchors the film, his…

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Genevieve Dubois
Apr 30, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

This second outing for Larry Daley and his animated charges is an energetic explosion of historical fantasy. Relocating the action to the vast Smithsonian Institution proves a smart move, offering a richer tapestry of exhibits for the magical…

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Marcus Thorne
Apr 30, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

Attempting to recapture the magic of the original, 'Battle of the Smithsonian' finds itself in a larger arena but with a somewhat diluted impact. Ben Stiller reprises his role with his usual affable charm, tasked with corralling an…

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Eleanor Vance
Apr 30, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

The sequel to 'Night at the Museum' swaps the familiar halls of New York for the sprawling grandeur of the Smithsonian Institution, a setting ripe with potential. Ben Stiller returns as Larry Daley, the perpetually flustered guardian of…

FAQs

Robin Williams returns as Theodore Roosevelt, the former US President whose exhibit is a central part of the museum's magic. While the exhibits are transferred, his presence remains crucial. He continues to offer guidance and support to Larry Daley, acting as a wise, albeit sometimes gruff, mentor figure amidst the fantastical events. His voice and persona remain a beloved element.