National Treasure

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National Treasure

PG,

2004,

2h 10m,

Adventure/

Action

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Historian and code-breaker Ben Gates (Nicolas Cage) has been searching his whole life for a rumored treasure dating back to the creation of the United States. Joining an expedition led by fellow treasure hunter Ian Howe (Sean Bean), Gates finds an ice-locked Colonial ship in the Arctic Circle that contains a clue linking the treasure to the Declaration of Independence. But when Howe betrays him, Gates has to race to get to the document ahead of his so-called colleague.

Critics Consensus

National Treasure is no treasure, but it's a fun ride for those who can forgive its highly improbable plot.

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Matthew Rozsa

Salon.com

Jul 4, 2019

3/4

It is a definitely guilty pleasure, and 90 percent of the reason why can be summed up in two words: Nicolas Cage.

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Namrata Joshi

Outlook

Jan 8, 2019

2/4

There might be too many inaccuracies in the plot, the mix of the past and the present is naive and at times downright silly but makes for fun viewing if you don't put your thinking caps on. The film has enough to keep you involved.

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

Dec 26, 2010

2/5

Historical adventure is a fun romp for tweens and up.

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

Feb 6, 2025

6/10

It’s never as good as the properties it apes (some of which are copied copiously and brazenly; it struggles with a unique identity), but it’s still routinely funny and entertaining.

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Jason Delgado

Film Threat

Jul 4, 2022

7/10

Fire up the grill and enjoy a little Cage madness mashed together with some over-the-top Jerry Bruckheimer action!

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Micheal Compton

Bowling Green Daily News

Nov 18, 2019

D

Directed by Jon Turteltaub, National Treasure is nothing but a series of silly stunts and chases that just rush by.

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Theodore R

Apr 6, 2019

National Treasure takes a more family friendly approach to Indiana Jones, and while it results in standard action scenes, the "hunt" aspect of this treasure hunt is undeniably engaging, fun, and shows real appreciation for historical America.

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Albus S

Feb 13, 2019

Nicolas Cage gives a very muddled performance than what most people are used to. However the scope of the movie is just cinematic fun and is meant to keep people engaged and keep butts in seats. It is fun to think that America was a conspiracy to keep the greatest treasure of all time a secret though.

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Draco R

Feb 11, 2019

Amazing Pickolas Cage was Great

Jan 6, 2019

nick cage be like declartion time

Hermione S

Jan 5, 2019

One of my favorite childhood movies. I don't really like Nick Cage but he did an alright job. 84%

Albus M

Dec 14, 2018

This movie is properly named national treasure because this movie is truly a national treasure just like Shirley temple and all puppies. Iï¿ 1/2(TM)m dissapointed in this site for not having higher than 5 stars. Nicolas cage in this movie is literally a masterpiece in human form. Movies like this make you think about the world arround you and how the Illuminati is at work in your life. a solid 12/10 on the Right scale.

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Ben Gates

Diane Kruger

Abigail Chase

Justin Bartha

Riley Poole

Sean Bean

Ian Howe

Jon Voight

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Synopsis

Historian and code-breaker Ben Gates (Nicolas Cage) has been searching his whole life for a rumored treasure dating back to the creation of the United States. Joining an expedition led by fellow treasure hunter Ian Howe (Sean Bean), Gates finds an ice-locked Colonial ship in the Arctic Circle that contains a clue linking the treasure to the Declaration of Independence. But when Howe betrays him, Gates has to race to get to the document ahead of his so-called colleague.

Director: Jon Turteltaub
Producer: Oren Aviv, Jerry Bruckheimer
Screenwriter: Ted Elliott, E. Max Frye, Jim Kouf, Marianne Wibberley, Cormac Wibberley
Distributor: Buena Vista Pictures
Production Co: Declaration Productions Inc., Touchstone Pictures, Jerry Bruckheimer Films, Junction
Rating: PG (Some Scary Images|Action/Violence)
Genre: Adventure, Action
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 19, 2004, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 30, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $173.0M
Runtime: 2h 10m
Sound Mix: Surround, Dolby SRD, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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