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National Treasure

Name: National Treasure
Director: Jon Turteltaub
Genre: Adventure, Thriller, Mystery, Action
Released: 2004-01-01
Duration: 131 min
Rating: 6.6
Cast: Nicolas Cage, Diane Kruger, Justin Bartha, Sean Bean, Jon Voight

2004Dir. Jon Turteltaub2h 11m

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Runtime2h 11m

Released2004

Budget$100M

Box office$347.5M

DirectorJon Turteltaub

About This Movie

National Treasure has this fun vibe, a mix of action and adventure that really leans into the whole da Vinci Code treasure hunt thing, but with American history. Nicolas Cage as Ben Gates is pretty engaging, playing the earnest, slightly quirky archaeologist. The pacing keeps it moving, but it doesn’t rush through the historical clues, which is nice. Plus, the practical effects hold up fairly well—especially in the chase scenes. The chemistry between the cast, especially with Justin Bartha as Riley, adds a nice touch. It’s a film that’s more about the journey through the clues than just the treasure, and that’s what makes it distinctively entertaining.

Released on DVD: May 3, 2005Directed by Jon TurteltaubCinematography by Bojan BazelliScore by Trevor Rabin