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PGPICK SELECTION09
✳ BIG ADVENTURES · JUST FOR LAUGHS
Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian.
A bigger museum means bigger trouble.
When his exhibit friends are moved to the Smithsonian, Larry follows a distress call and finds an ambitious pharaoh recruiting history's villains.
View film information ↗Why it’s a little special
The expanded museum supplies new inventions, artworks, and historical personalities for a busy rescue adventure.
BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY
Know the story.
Know your little people.
Fantasy battles, weapons, threats of conquest, chases, and some rude humor or mild language.
Our notes are a starting point, not an age recommendation. G and PG films can still include intense moments. You know your family best.
BEHIND THE SCENES
The little details.
- Directed by
- Shawn Levy
- Starring
- Ben Stiller, Amy Adams, Owen Wilson, Robin Williams, Hank Azaria, Christopher Guest, Alain Chabat, Steve Coogan, Ricky Gervais, Bill Hader, Mizuo Peck, Jon Bernthal
- Release date
- May 22, 2009
- Runtime
- 104 minutes
- Genre
- Family, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy
- Studio
- 20th Century Fox
- Language
- English
LIGHTS DOWN. SNACKS READY.
Make a night of it.
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You don't need magic to matter.
Lilo & Stitch
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Toy Story
Friendship is the real superpower.
Film facts: Official studio film page ↗. Checked 2026-10-16. Parent notes and recommendations by PG Pick. Artwork belongs to its respective studio.