Where can I watch Madagascar (2005)?

In US, Madagascar is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.

Is Madagascar worth watching?

Madagascar holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, adventure, family and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.

Who stars in Madagascar?

Madagascar stars Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, David Schwimmer, Jada Pinkett Smith and Sacha Baron Cohen.

When was Madagascar released?

Madagascar was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.

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Madagascar (2005): cast, story & where to watch

2005 · Film · ★ 6.9

Released in 2005, Madagascar is a comedy, adventure, family and animation film directed by Eric Darnell, running about 86 minutes. “Someone’s got a zoo loose.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Alex the lion is the king of the urban jungle, the main attraction at New York's Central Park Zoo. He and his best friends—Marty the zebra, Melman the giraffe and Gloria the hippo—have spent their whole lives in blissful captivity before an admiring public and with regular meals provided for them. Not content to leave well enough alone, Marty lets his curiosity get the better of him and makes his escape—with the help of some prodigious penguins—to explore the world.

Who’s in it. Madagascar stars Ben Stiller as Alex (voice), Chris Rock as Marty (voice), David Schwimmer as Melman (voice) and Jada Pinkett Smith as Gloria (voice), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Madagascar has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $542.1M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Madagascar page.

If you liked it. Fans of Madagascar tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch Madagascar (2005)?: In US, Madagascar is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Madagascar worth watching?: Madagascar holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, adventure, family and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Madagascar?: Madagascar stars Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, David Schwimmer, Jada Pinkett Smith and Sacha Baron Cohen.
When was Madagascar released?: Madagascar was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.