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Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb (2014) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Name: Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb
Director: Shawn Levy
Released: 2014
Duration: 98 min
Rating: 6.2

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

When the magic powers of The Tablet of Ahkmenrah begin to die out, Larry Daley spans the globe, uniting favorite and new characters while embarking on an epic quest to save the magic before it is gone forever.

Rated PG • 2014 • 1h 38m

Directed by Shawn Levy

6.2

5K+

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Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb follows night guard Larry Daley on an international quest to restore the magical Tablet of Ahkmenrah before its power fades forever. The film maintains a lighthearted, family-friendly tone, though parents should be aware of mild action sequences involving skeletons and statues, as well as some rude humor. Content is largely benign, with no graphic violence, sexual imagery, or pervasive profanity… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Ben Stiller

Robin Williams

Owen Wilson

Steve Coogan

Ricky Gervais

Dan Stevens

Rebel Wilson

Skyler Gisondo

Rami Malek

Patrick Gallagher

Mizuo Peck

Ben Kingsley

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Is Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb appropriate for kids?

Content severity in Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb

Sex Mild 2/10

Violence Moderate 3/10

Language Mild 2/10

Substances None 0/10

Themes Moderate 3/10

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0:15 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
0:22 ♥ Sex & Nudity 2/10
0:35 💬 Language 2/10

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Sex and nudity in Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb

The film features very mild, suggestive humor, such as a man comparing a monkey's bowtie to a 'Chippendale's thing' and brief, playful kissing between characters. Some female statuary displays modest amounts of cleavage, and light flirting occurs in a romantic context.

Violence and gore in Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb

Action is predominantly slapstick and fantasy-based. Notable scenes include a Triceratops skeleton attacking a knight, a chaotic chase through a lithograph, and characters hitting one another with little to no physical consequence.

Language in Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb

Language is very mild, featuring only infrequent uses of words like 'hell' and 'damn it.' One character mispronounces Hugh Jackman's name as a running gag.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb

Substance use is not present beyond incidental scenes of red party cups and wine glasses at a gala, with no actual consumption depicted.

Mature themes in Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb

The central theme involves the fear of losing one's identity or 'purpose' as the magic fades. Characters grapple with the reality of aging and the transition into life beyond the museum walls, which is handled with a focus on sentimentality rather than heavy drama.

Scary moments in Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb

No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb yet. Because this title is recommended for younger kids, sign up to get community-flagged jump scares, tense scenes, and startling imagery as parents submit them.

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Is Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb is best for ages 7+. It's rated PG. Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb follows night guard Larry Daley on an international quest to restore the magical Tablet of Ahkmenrah before its power fades forever. The film maintains a lighthearted…

What age rating does Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb have?

Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 7+.

What is Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb about?

Is there sex or nudity in Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb?

How violent is Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb?

Is the language in Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb appropriate for kids?

Language is very mild, featuring only infrequent uses of words like 'hell' and 'damn it.' One character mispronounces Hugh Jackman's name as a running gag.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb?

Substance use is not present beyond incidental scenes of red party cups and wine glasses at a gala, with no actual consumption depicted.

What mature themes appear in Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb?

How long is Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb?

Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb runs 98 minutes, directed by Shawn Levy, released in 2014.

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