Madagascar (2005)
Madagascar is a 2005 adventure movie directed by Eric Darnell and Tom McGrath, with a running time of 1h 26m. It stars Ben Stiller, Chris Rock and David Schwimmer.
Alex the lion is the pampered star of the Central Park Zoo, adored by crowds and best friends with Marty the zebra, Melman the hypochondriac giraffe, and Gloria the hippo. When Marty's curiosity about the wild sets off an escape attempt, the four pals end up shipped off and washed ashore on Madagascar, where none of them has the first clue how to survive without keepers and steak. DreamWorks turns the fish-out-of-water gag into a fast, silly buddy comedy, with Sacha Baron Cohen's party-mad lemur king and a Hans Zimmer score that made 'I Like to Move It' inescapable.
Quick answers
What is Madagascar about?
Alex the lion is the pampered star of the Central Park Zoo, adored by crowds and best friends with Marty the zebra, Melman the hypochondriac giraffe, and Gloria the hippo. When Marty's curiosity about the wild sets off an escape attempt, the four pals end up shipped off and washed ashore on Madagascar, where none of them has the first clue how to survive without keepers and steak. DreamWorks turns the fish-out-of-water gag into a fast, silly buddy comedy, with Sacha Baron Cohen's party-mad lemur king and a Hans Zimmer score that made 'I Like to Move It' inescapable.
When was Madagascar released?
Madagascar was released on 25 May 2005.
How long is Madagascar?
Madagascar runs 1h 26m.
Who made Madagascar?
Madagascar was directed by Eric Darnell and Tom McGrath.
Where can I watch Madagascar?
Madagascar is available on Netflix, Amazon, AppleTV and Fandango at Home.
Where to watch Madagascar
Stream: Netflix
Rent: Amazon, AppleTV, Fandango at Home
Buy: AppleTV, Fandango at Home
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Cast
- Ben Stiller as Alex (voice)
- Chris Rock as Marty (voice)
- David Schwimmer as Melman (voice)
- Jada Pinkett Smith as Gloria (voice)
- Sacha Baron Cohen as King Julien (voice)
- Cedric the Entertainer as Maurice (voice)
- Andy Richter as Mort (voice)
- Tom McGrath as Skipper / Fossa / Panicky Man on Subway (voice)
- Christopher Knights as Private (voice)
- Chris Miller as Kowalski (voice)
- Conrad Vernon as Mason (voice)
- Eric Darnell as Zoo Announcer / Lemur #1 / Fossa / Subway Car Announcer (voice)
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A few thoughts on Madagascar
For more bright animal-adventure fun across media, Where the Mountain Meets the Moon (book) sends a young heroine on a warm, folk-tale quest. Astro Boy (comic) carries the same big-hearted, all-ages spirit. Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir (series) delivers colorful, comedic adventure for the same crowd. Easy, joyful company.
Talking-animal comedies for the family
Madagascar sends four zoo animals into the wild and mines the culture shock for laughs. These bright, fast comedies share its DNA, following wisecracking creatures on loud adventures that keep the whole room giggling, sequels and cousins that carry Alex and Marty's silly spirit forward.
Misfits stranded far from home
The comedy in Madagascar comes from pampered animals with no idea how to survive once the keepers vanish. These films put their heroes in the same fix, stranding cosseted characters somewhere wild and letting them fumble, bicker and slowly learn to fend for themselves.
Oddball crews on a big adventure
Madagascar works because its four mismatched friends stick together through the chaos. These movies and comics celebrate the same odd-couple teamwork, sending unlikely crews out on capers and quests where the bickering is half the fun and nobody makes it through alone.