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National Treasure
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Jon Turteltaub. With Nicolas Cage, Diane Kruger, Justin Bartha.
6.7/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
Modern treasure hunters, led by archaeologist Ben Gates, search for a chest of riches rumored to have been stashed away by George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin during the Revolutionary War. The chest's whereabouts may lie in secret clues embedded in the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence, and Gates is in a race to find the gold before his enemies do.
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6.7/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTModern treasure hunters, led by archaeologist Ben Gates, search for a chest of riches rumored to have been stashed away by George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and Benj…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for National Treasure.
MoviHero lists November 19, 2004 as the release date for National Treasure. Jon Turteltaub is the listed director. The listed cast includes Nicolas Cage as Ben Gates, Diane Kruger as Abigail Chase, Justin Bartha as Riley Poole, Sean Bean as Ian Howe. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateNovember 19, 2004
GenresAdventure · Mystery · Action
Runtime2h 11m
DirectorJon Turteltaub
CastNicolas Cage as Ben Gates, Diane Kruger as Abigail Chase, Justin Bartha as Riley Poole, Sean Bean as Ian Howe
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY
Is National Treasure right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
National Treasure runs 2h 11m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 8/10: a faster-moving watch.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 7/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 6/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 6.7/10 from 7,172 votes. Updated Nov 13, 2026.
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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Pacing8/10
Emotional Impact6/10
Mind-Bending5/10
Scary1/10
Violence6/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required7/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
What viewers say about National Treasure
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Viewer reaction
“Seen this one many times over the years and still a lot of fun.”
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“Maybe the real National Treasure was this movie we watched along the way.”
Viewer reaction
“Nicolas Cage trying his damndest to be as un-Indian Jones as possible and succeeding.”
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“Modern "Raiders of the Lost Ark" in America If you can imagine a "Raiders of the Lost Ark"-type story taking place in modern America, you'd…”
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“National Treasure catches the Indiana Jones lightning in a bottle with its clue-chasing treasure hunt, entertaining cast, and grand adventure.”
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otherBen GatesBen Gates in National Treasure (2004), played by Nicolas Cage.Open character guide otherAbigail ChaseAbigail Chase in National Treasure (2004), played by Diane Kruger.Open character guide otherRiley PooleRiley Poole in National Treasure (2004), played by Justin Bartha.Open character guide
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