Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb

Movie Details:

Based onCharacters by Thomas Lennon Robert Ben Garant
Country United States
Language English
GenresAdventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Release dateDecember 11, 2014 (Ziegfeld Theatre)
December 19, 2014 (United States)
Running time1hr 38min
Age ratingPG
StarringBen Stiller
Robin Williams
Owen Wilson
Dan Stevens
Ben Kingsley
Directed by Shawn Levy
Screenplay byDavid Guion
Michael Handelman
Story byMark Friedman
David Guion
Michael Handelman
Produced byShawn Levy
Chris Columbus
Mark Radcliffe
Cinematography by Guillermo Navarro
Edited by Dean Zimmerman
Music byAlan Silvestri
Production Company21 Laps Entertainment
1492 Pictures
TSG Entertainment
Distributor 20th Century Fox

Cast & Characters:

Humans

  • Ben Stiller as Larry Daley, a security guard at the American Museum of Natural History.
  • Ricky Gervais as Dr. Leslie McPhee, the director of the Museum of Natural History and Larry’s boss.
  • Rebel Wilson as Tilly, the night security guard at the British Museum.
  • Skyler Gisondo as Nick Daley, the son of Larry Daley.
  • Rachael Harris as Madeline Phelps, the chairwoman of the American Museum of Natural History.
  • Dick Van Dyke as Cecil Fredericks, a retired security guard from the first film.
  • Percy Hynes White plays the younger Cecil “C.J” Fredericks in the prologue.
  • Mickey Rooney as Gus, a retired security guard from the first film.
  • Bill Cobbs as Reginald, a retired security guard from the first film.
  • Andrea Martin as Rose, an archivist at the Museum of Natural History.
  • Brennan Elliott as Robert Fredericks, C.J.’s father in the prologue.
  • Matt Frewer as Archibald Stanley, an archaeologist who accompanies Robert and Cecil in the prologue
  • Hugh Jackman (uncredited) as himself
  • Alice Eve (uncredited) as herself

Exhibits

  • Ben Stiller as Laaa, a Neanderthal who was made to resemble Larry.
  • Robin Williams as Theodore Roosevelt, the wax sculpture of the 26th President of the United States.
  • Williams also voices Garuda.
  • Rami Malek as Ahkmenrah, the mummy of an ancient pharaoh.
  • Dan Stevens as Sir Lancelot, the wax statue of the legendary Knight of the Round Table.
  • Ben Kingsley as Merenkahre, the mummy of an ancient pharaoh and Ahkmenrah’s father.
  • Steve Coogan as Octavius, a Roman soldier miniature and Jedediah’s best friend.
  • Owen Wilson as Jedediah, a cowboy diorama miniature and Octavius’ best friend.
  • Patrick Gallagher as Attila the Hun, the statue of the leader of the Huns.
  • Mizuo Peck as Sacagawea, the polyurethane model of the Lemhi Shoshone woman who is Theodore Roosevelt’s girlfriend.
  • Anjali Jay as Shepseheret, the mummy of a Great Royal Wife of Merenkahre and Ahkmenrah’s mother.
  • Crystal the Monkey as Dexter, a stuffed Capuchin monkey.
  • Brad Garrett (voice) as Moai, an Easter Island Head at the Museum of Natural History.
  • Randy Lee, Darryl Quon, Gerald Wong, and Paul Chih-Ping Cheng as wax models of Huns.
  • Kerry van der Griend, Matthew Harrison, and Jody Racicot as wax models of Neanderthals.
  • Matty Finochio as Roman Sentry.

Storyline:

Larry Daley and his heroic friends embark on the greatest adventure of their lives, as they travel to London to save the magic that, after dark, allows the museum’s exhibits to come to life.

About Movie:

Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb is an American fantasy comedy film directed by Shawn Levy and co-written by David Guion and Michael Handelman. It is the third and final live-action installment in the Night at the Museum film series, serving as a sequel to Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian (2009).

Production Details

Principal photography occurred from January to May 2014 in London, England, and British Columbia, Canada. The film premiered on December 11, 2014, at New York City’s Ziegfeld Theater and was released in the United States on December 19, 2014.

Reception

Secret of the Tomb grossed over $363 million at the box office, making it the lowest-grossing film in the series. It received mixed reviews from critics, who praised its humor and performances but noted that it did not quite match the charm of its predecessors. The film was dedicated to Robin Williams and Mickey Rooney, both of whom passed away before its release.

Legacy

As the final installment of the original trilogy, Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb wraps up Larry’s adventures with historical figures brought to life, blending comedy with fantasy in a family-friendly format.

Budget & Box Office Collection:

Budget$127,000,000
Opening Day$17,100,520
Domestic Collection$113,746,621
International Collection$249,458,014
Worldwide Collection$363,204,635
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