Williams brings warmth, gravitas, and his signature wit to the role of the 26th U.S. president. He serves as Larry’s mentor and moral anchor. The scene where he explains duty and courage—while riding a horse through a dinosaur battle—is both funny and surprisingly touching.
Larry Daley (Ben Stiller), a divorced dreamer struggling to hold down a job, takes a position as a night guard at the American Museum of Natural History. On his first night, he discovers that an ancient Egyptian curse brings every exhibit to life after dark—from dinosaurs and wax figures to miniature cowboys and Roman armies. Now, Larry must learn to control the chaos, befriend historical legends like Teddy Roosevelt (Robin Williams), and save the museum before dawn. uma noite no museu
You’ve seen this structure before: down-on-his-luck hero → discovers magic → must prove himself → saves the day and wins respect. The three older night guards (Dick Van Dyke, Mickey Rooney, Bill Cobbs) are cartoonishly villainous, and the final act relies on predictable chase sequences. Williams brings warmth, gravitas, and his signature wit