Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- witty
- playful
- warm
- family movie night
- rainy day
What critics said
Critics generally found the sequel brighter, more engaging, funnier, and better characterized than its predecessor, while acknowledging its familiar story.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Alex struggles to communicate with his African family after growing up as a Central Park Zoo attraction.
Alex, Marty, Melman, Gloria, Julien, and Maurice drive the film through distinct personalities and recurring comic interactions.
The zoo animals' friendship is tested but remains central as Alex encounters his parents and the wider African pride.
The film contrasts lively animal performances and dance sequences with colorful Madagascar and African wilderness settings.
Films like Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa, and why
The Lion King
computer-animated family adventure built around animal friendship, comic ensemble chemistry, and a colorful journey through the wilderness
The Wild
animated animal comedy combining self-discovery, parent-child relationships, musical energy, and a return to the natural world
Over the Hedge
vivid family-friendly animated adventure featuring mismatched animal companions, broad humor, and themes of belonging
Movie Details
- Directors
- Eric Darnell, Tom McGrath
- Release Date
- 2008-10-30
- Runtime
- 89 min
- Rating
- 6.5 / 10 (7622)
Cast
- Ben Stiller
- Chris Rock
- David Schwimmer
- Jada Pinkett Smith
- Sacha Baron Cohen
- Cedric the Entertainer
- Andy Richter
- Bernie Mac
- Alec Baldwin
- Sherri Shepherd
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa about?
- A stranded zoo ensemble reaches Africa, where Alex must balance his cherished friendships with the wild family and identity he left behind.
- What is Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa.
- What did critics think of Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa?
- Critics generally found the sequel brighter, more engaging, funnier, and better characterized than its predecessor, while acknowledging its familiar story.
- Which films are like Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa?
- Films with a similar feel include The Lion King, The Wild, and Over the Hedge.
- How long is Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa?
- Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa runs 89 minutes.
- Where can I watch Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa?
- In United States, Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
