Ever wondered what really happens after hours at a museum? Well, wonder no more—because Night at the Museum is heading back to cinemas for a limited time as part of Ster-Kinekor’s Throwback Cinema! Starting 9 May 2025, you can relive the wild, whimsical chaos of this 2006 family favourite for just R50 a ticket. Whether you're revisiting the magic or seeing it for the first time, this is one adventure you don’t want to miss. History comes alive, quite literally, and hilarity follows.
A MUSEUM WHERE HISTORY DOESN’T JUST LIVE — IT PARTIES
Larry Daley (Ben Stiller) is just trying to hold down a steady job when he signs up as the new night guard at New York’s Museum of Natural History. But this isn’t your average graveyard shift. As the sun sets, the museum’s exhibits come to life - dinosaur bones roam, historical figures bicker, and ancient secrets stir. With the help of an animated Teddy Roosevelt (Robin Williams), Larry must wrangle the chaos, survive the night, and maybe even find a little purpose along the way. Packed with charm, laughs, and a touch of wonder, this film is as fun now as it was when it first hit screens nearly 20 years ago.
Here’s a synopsis reminder:
In New York City, Larry Daley is a divorced aspiring inventor bouncing between jobs and apartments. His ex-wife Erica is sympathetic to his situation, but considers him a bad example to their ten-year-old son Nick, an elementary schooler who considers quitting ice hockey and plans to become a bond trader like his mother's fiancé Don when he grows up. This makes Larry worry that Nick admires Don instead of him, especially after Nick decides to invite Don to Career Day at his school. Larry is hired as the night security guard at the American Museum of Natural History, replacing retiring guard Cecil Fredericks and his colleagues Gus and Reginald. Cecil gives Larry a special instructions manual, warning him not to "let anything in or out".
Some films are just made for the big screen, and Night at the Museum is one of them.
Plus, where else can you get history, comedy, and a cowboy-miniature-Roman rivalry in one film?
It takes a special kind of team to bring history to life—and make it hilarious. Leading the charge is Ben Stiller as Larry Daley, the night guard turned accidental hero whose wide-eyed wonder (and frequent panic) keeps the chaos grounded. The late, great Robin Williams brings warmth and wisdom as the ever-inspiring Teddy Roosevelt, adding heart to the high jinks.
Behind the camera is director Shawn Levy—known for hits like Free Guy and The Adam Project—whose knack for mixing laugh-out-loud comedy with genuine emotion shines through every frame. And let’s not forget the supporting cast: Owen Wilson and Steve Coogan are an unstoppable comedic duo as a pint-sized cowboy and Roman general, while Ricky Gervais steals every scene as the uptight museum director.
Together, this dream team turns Night at the Museum into an unforgettable ride that’s packed with laughs, heart, and a whole lot of historical mischief.
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