The grand halls of the Museum of Natural History stand silent, unaware of the chaotic night that awaits. Down on his luck, Larry Daley, a well-meaning but perpetually unsuccessful inventor, takes a job as a night watchman, desperate to prove himself to his son, Nick Daley. His predecessors, the elderly Cecil, Gus, and Reginald, seem harmless enough, but they harbor a secret—an ancient Egyptian tablet that brings the museum’s exhibits to life after dark. As Larry makes his first rounds, Theodore Roosevelt, the charismatic wax statue, gallops from his pedestal, Attila the Hun roars with his barbarian horde, and tiny Roman legions clash with cowboys. The night spirals into mayhem, and Larry must learn to control the chaos before dawn, teaming up with the awakened exhibits to save the museum and finally become the hero his son believes him to be.

Night at the Museum Movie Overview
| Title | Night at the Museum |
|---|---|
| Release Status | Released |
| Release Date | 2006-12-20 |
| Runtime | 1 hours and 48 minutes |
| Genre | Action, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy |
| Original Language | En |
| Spoken Language | English, Italian, Hebrew |
| Country | United States of America, United Kingdom |
| Production Co. | 1492 Pictures, 21 Laps Entertainment, 20th Century Fox, Ingenious Media, Sun Canada Productions |
Night at the Museum Movie Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Charlie Murphy | Taxi Driver |
| Steve Coogan | Octavius |
| Mizuo Peck | Sacajawea |
| Kerry van der Griend | Neanderthal #1 |
| Dan Rizzuto | Neanderthal #2 |
| Matthew Harrison | Neanderthal #3 |
| Jody Racicot | Neanderthal #4 |
| Paul Rudd | Don |
| Anne Meara | Debbie |
| Martin Christopher | Lewis |
| Martin Sims | Clark |
| Randy Lee | Hun #1 |
| Darryl Quon | Hun #2 |
| Gerald Wong | Hun #3 |
| Paul Cheng | Hun #4 |
| Teagle F. Bougere | Teacher (Mike) |
| Pat Kiernan | TV News Anchor |
| Nico McEown | Friend #1 |
| Meshach Peters | Friend #2 |
| Matthew Walker | Politician |
| Jason McKinnon | Irish Worker |
| Jono Lee | Chinese Rail Worker |
| Jason Vaisvila | Viking |
| Cade Wagar | Viking |
| Cory Martin | Chinese Terra Cota Soldier |
| Brad Garrett | Easter Island Head (voice) |
| Crystal the Monkey | Dexter |
| Che Landon | Pretty Tourist Girl (uncredited) |
| Phil Proctor | Moose (uncredited) |
| Gary Sievers | Viking Warrior (uncredited) |
| Owen Wilson | Jedediah Smith (uncredited) |
Night at the Museum Movie Storyline
Desperate to prove himself to his son, Nick Daley, and facing eviction, the perpetually down-on-his-luck Larry Daley takes a job as a night watchman at the Museum of Natural History, a position previously held by the aging Cecil, Gus, and Reginald. On his first night, Larry discovers the museum’s exhibits come to life thanks to an ancient Egyptian tablet. Chaos erupts as Attila the Hun pillages displays, Theodore Roosevelt, a wax statue, attempts to maintain order, and a mischievous capuchin monkey named Dexter torments Larry. Initially overwhelmed, Larry seeks guidance from Rebecca, a museum tour guide specializing in American history, hoping she can provide insight into the tablet’s power and the exhibits’ behavior. As the night progresses, Larry learns to control the exhibits and form an unlikely alliance with them. However, the original night watchmen, Cecil, Gus, and Reginald, return with a sinister plan to steal the tablet, seeking to regain their youth and vitality. Larry must now team up with the museum’s animated figures, including a miniature Roman centurion named Octavius and Jedediah, a cowboy figure, to protect the tablet and save the museum from the treacherous trio, ultimately proving to Nick that he is capable of anything.
Night at the Museum Movie Details
“Night at the Museum” is a captivating blend of action, adventure, comedy, family, and fantasy, set within the hallowed halls of the New York Museum of Natural History. The film follows Larry Daley, a well-meaning but perpetually unlucky dreamer, who takes a job as a night watchman to prove himself to his son, Nick Daley. Little does Larry know, the museum holds a spectacular secret: when night falls, thanks to an ancient Egyptian artifact, the exhibits come to life. Suddenly, Larry finds himself in charge of a chaotic menagerie, from the mighty Attila the Hun and a fearsome Tyrannosaurus rex to miniature Roman centurion Octavius and cowboy Jedediah, locked in an eternal feud. To make matters worse, the mischievous Dexter, a capuchin monkey, delights in causing mayhem. As Larry struggles to maintain order, he enlists the help of a wax figure of Theodore Roosevelt, voiced by Robin Williams, who becomes his unlikely ally and mentor. Together, they must stop a nefarious plot by the retiring security guards, Cecil, Gus, and Reginald, who seek to steal the magical artifact and exploit its power. In this wild and whimsical adventure, Larry not only learns to embrace responsibility but also rediscovers his own sense of wonder, proving that even the most ordinary person can become extraordinary.
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Night at the Museum Movie FAQs
What is Night at the Museum about
Night at the Museum is about a night watchman, Larry Daley, who discovers that the exhibits at the Museum of Natural History come to life at night, leading to chaos and adventure.
What genres does Night at the Museum belong to
Night at the Museum belongs to the following genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Family, and Fantasy.
Who are the main actors in Night at the Museum
The main actors in Night at the Museum include Ben Stiller, Carla Gugino, Dick Van Dyke, Mickey Rooney, and Robin Williams.
When was Night at the Museum released
Night at the Museum was released on December 20, 2006.
Who directed Night at the Museum
Shawn Levy directed Night at the Museum.