Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Mild
- whimsical
- witty
- uplifting
- family movie night
- school holiday viewing
What sets it apart
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David is tasked with delivering a mysterious package that turns out to contain a baby Marsupilami.
The delivery mission sends David into a South American setting where the supposedly ordinary package reveals a mythical creature.
The keywords explicitly identify animal trafficking, while the plot centers on the protection and transport of a baby Marsupilami.
Philippe Lacheau leads a cast including Jamel Debbouze, Tarek Boudali, Élodie Fontan, Julien Arruti, and Jean Reno in an adventure comedy built around an improbable discovery.
Films like Marsupilami, and why
The Adventures of Tintin
family adventure comedy centered on a fantastical animal and playful peril
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
lighthearted creature adventure combining slapstick humor, travel, and family-friendly spectacle
Alibi.com
French ensemble comedy with absurd situations, broad humor, and an energetic lead performance
Paddington
warm animal-centered adventure comedy involving human characters protecting a rare creature
Movie Details
- Director
- Philippe Lacheau
- Release Date
- 2026-02-04
- Runtime
- 99 min
- Rating
- 6.4 / 10 (170)
Cast
- Philippe Lacheau
- Jamel Debbouze
- Tarek Boudali
- Élodie Fontan
- Julien Arruti
- Jean Reno
- Corentin Guillot
- Gérard Jugnot
- Didier Bourdon
- Alban Ivanov
Common questions
- What is Marsupilami about?
- A bumbling courier's South American delivery turns into a whimsical race to protect a baby Marsupilami from exploitation.
- What is Marsupilami like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Marsupilami as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Marsupilami violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Marsupilami as mild.
- Which films are like Marsupilami?
- Films with a similar feel include The Adventures of Tintin, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, Alibi.com, and Paddington.
- How long is Marsupilami?
- Marsupilami runs 99 minutes.
