Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb (2014)

6.2PG98 minDirector: Shawn Levy

2014 film directed by Shawn Levy

Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb is a 2014 American fantasy comedy film directed by Shawn Levy and written by David Guion and Michael Handelman. It is the third (and final live-action) installment in the Night at the Museum film series, a sequel to Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian (2009), and the final installment in the original trilogy. The film stars Ben Stiller in the lead role, Robin Williams, Owen Wilson, Dan Stevens and Ben Kingsley. In the film, security guard Larry Daley must travel to London to return the Tablet of Ahkmenrah, an Egyptian artifact which causes the exhibits to come to life, before the magic disappears.

Principal photography of Secret of the Tomb took place 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, by 20th Century Fox. Secret of the Tomb grossed over $363 million at the box office, becoming the lowest-grossing film in the series, and like its predecessors, received mixed reviews. The film is dedicated to Williams and Mickey Rooney, who both died before its release.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

FAQ

What is Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb about?
Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb (2014) — At the Museum of Natural History, there's a new exhibit being unveiled. Larry Daley, who manages the night exhibit where the exhibits come to life because of the Tablet of Ahkmenrah, is in charge of the presentation. But when the exhibits go awry, Larry finds himself in trouble.
Is Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb scary?
Content rating: PG. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.