Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- None
- breezy
- witty
- whimsical
- family movie night
- saturday night
What critics said
Critics generally found the animation bright and charming for children, while considering the story uneven and the humor less consistent for adults.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Marty's escape from Central Park Zoo leads the animal friends to Madagascar, shifting the story from urban captivity to an untamed preserve.
The group pairs Marty's restless idealism with Alex's comfort, Melman's anxiety, and Gloria's practical resolve.
The animals must reconsider what it means to be wild after leaving the routines and protections of the zoo.
The film's computer animation deliberately supports broad physical comedy and a Looney Tunes-influenced visual sensibility.
Films like Madagascar, and why
Finding Nemo
computer animated family adventure combining animal characters, broad comedy, friendship, and a journey away from a controlled home environment
The Wild
vividly animated animal ensemble, fast-paced humor, fish-out-of-water adventure, and family-friendly emotional themes
Over the Hedge
stylized animated comedy-adventure centered on friendship, displaced animals, and clashes between civilized routines and the natural world
Movie Details
- Directors
- Eric Darnell, Tom McGrath
- Release Date
- 2005-05-25
- Runtime
- 86 min
- Rating
- 6.9 / 10 (12044)
Cast
- Ben Stiller
- Chris Rock
- David Schwimmer
- Jada Pinkett Smith
- Sacha Baron Cohen
- Cedric the Entertainer
- Andy Richter
- Tom McGrath
- Christopher Knights
- Chris Miller
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 about?
- A restless zoo zebra drags his closest animal friends from Manhattan captivity into a chaotic, colorful encounter with the wilds of Madagascar.
- What is Madagascar like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Madagascar as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Madagascar violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Madagascar.
- What did critics think of Madagascar?
- Critics generally found the animation bright and charming for children, while considering the story uneven and the humor less consistent for adults.
- Which films are like Madagascar?
- Films with a similar feel include Finding Nemo, The Wild, and Over the Hedge.
- How long is Madagascar?
- Madagascar runs 86 minutes.
- Where can I watch Madagascar?
- In United States, Madagascar is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
