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Night at the Museum

Night at the Museum

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Chaos reigns at the natural history museum when night watchman Larry Daley accidentally stirs up an ancient curse, awakening Attila the Hun, an army of gladiators, a Tyrannosaurus rex and other exhibits.Chaos reigns at the natural history museum when night watchman Larry Daley accidentally stirs up an ancient curse, awakening Attila the Hun, an army of gladiators, a Tyrannosaurus rex and other exhibits.

December 20, 2006 · Directed by Shawn Levy

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A simple estimate based mostly on pace, with small nudges for flow, payoff speed, and how much keeps happening. Rounded to the nearest 5 minutes.

Runtime1h 48m
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Feels like1h 35m
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How it's told

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  • Complexity. Straightforward or demanding. Whether you can sink in, or have to keep up.

What it feels like

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  • Emotionality. Restrained or openly emotional. How much it reaches for your feelings.
  • Outlook. Bleak or hopeful. What it believes about people when it counts.
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What it's grounded in

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  • Substance. Pure entertainment or ideas. Whether you want a ride or something to chew on.
How it's told
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Cast & crew

Ben Stiller
Larry Daley
Carla Gugino
Rebecca
Dick Van Dyke
Cecil
Mickey Rooney
Gus
Bill Cobbs
Reginald
Jake Cherry
Nick Daley
Ricky Gervais
Dr. McPhee
Robin Williams
Theodore Roosevelt
Kim Raver
Erica Daley
Patrick Gallagher
Attila the Hun
Rami Malek
Ahkmenrah
Pierfrancesco Favino
Christopher Columbus

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