Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian poster

Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian (2009)

Name: Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian
Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Released: 2009-05-20
Duration: 1 h 45 min
Cast: Ben Stiller, Amy Adams, Owen Wilson, Hank Azaria, Robin Williams

Film · 1h 45m · Rated PG

Action, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy

A hapless night watchman battles historical figures come to life in a brisk, whimsical, feel-good adventure.

Big broad humor. A family watch at a brisk pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.

Streaming on Disney+ and Hulu.

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Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian parents guide

It stays inside its PG, with mild language and nothing scary.

Our estimate: fine from about 7. Rated PG.

Scare: Not scary
Jump scares: A couple; One or two sudden jolts.
Gore: No gore
Violence: Some violence; Some fighting or peril.
Sex and nudity: None noted
Language: Mild; Mild words like damn, hell or crap.

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What is Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian about?

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 Institution. Larry's (mis)adventures this time include close encounters with Amelia Earhart, Abe Lincoln and Ivan the Terrible.

Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)

Yes. It lands on a happy note.