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6.2 / 10(7,505 votes)IMDbPG20091h 45m$413.1M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian

“When the lights go off the battle is on.”

Synopsis

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.

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Night At The Museum: Battle of The Smithsonian (2009) Official Trailer

Type: Trailer • Published 2012-12-05

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

May 21, 2009

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

October 5, 2009

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedCommercial Hit (2.75x ROI)

Production Budget

$150M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$413.1M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

2.75x

+$263.1M net gain

Theatrical Status

Profitable

Box office tier

Budget: $150MWorldwide: $413.1M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Shawn Levy
Screenplay & Story
Thomas Lennon, Robert Ben Garant
Original Score
Alan Silvestri
Original Title
Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 45m
Production Budget
$150M
Worldwide Gross
$413.1M
Production Studios
21 Laps Entertainment, 1492 Pictures, Dune Entertainment, 20th Century Fox

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Shawn Levy

Screenplay & Story

Thomas Lennon, Robert Ben Garant

Original Score & Music

Alan Silvestri

Director of Photography

Ian Fox, John Schwartzman

Film Editing

Dean Zimmerman, Don Zimmerman

Producers

Michael Barnathan, Shawn Levy, Chris Columbus, Thomas M. Hammel, Mark Radcliffe

Literary Origin & Source Material
Characters:Thomas LennonCharacters:Robert Ben Garant

Department Leadership Roster

Shawn Levy

Shawn Levy

Director

Michael Barnathan

Michael Barnathan

Producer

Shawn Levy

Shawn Levy

Producer

Chris Columbus

Chris Columbus

Producer

Dean Zimmerman

Dean Zimmerman

Editor

Raymond Chen

Visual Effects Supervisor

Dan DeLeeuw

Dan DeLeeuw

Visual Effects Supervisor

Don Zimmerman

Editor

Marlene Stewart

Marlene Stewart

Costume Design

Claude Paré

Claude Paré

Production Design

Garrett Warren

Garrett Warren

Stunt Coordinator

J.J. Makaro

J.J. Makaro

Stunt Coordinator

Alan Silvestri

Alan Silvestri

Original Music Composer

John Schwartzman

John Schwartzman

Director of Photography

Thomas Lennon

Thomas Lennon

Writer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: PG

PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)PG

Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.

CanadaG

General — Suitable for all ages.

Germany (FSK)6

FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.

France (CNC)TP
United Kingdom (BBFC)PG

Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.

United States (MPAA)PG

Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

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.

Who directed Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian?

Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian was directed by Shawn Levy.

Who stars in Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian?

The principal cast of Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian includes Ben Stiller, Amy Adams, Owen Wilson, Hank Azaria, Robin Williams.

When was Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian released and how long is it?

Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.

What was the box office and production budget of Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian?

Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian had a reported production budget of $150M and grossed $413.1M at the worldwide box office (2.75 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).

Who composed the musical score for Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian was composed by Alan Silvestri.

Is Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian based on a book or true story?

Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Thomas Lennon", Characters: "Robert Ben Garant".

What is the age rating and content advisory for Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian?

Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); CA: G (General — Suitable for all ages.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).