Where To Watch Madagascar (2005)

Madagascar (2005) is a lively American animated adventure comedy about four pampered zoo animals from New York’s Central Park Zoo — Alex the lion, Marty the zebra, Melman the giraffe, and Gloria the hippo who are accidentally shipped to the exotic island of Madagascar after attempting to escape captivity. Stranded in the wild for the first time, they must learn to adapt to life outside the comforts of the zoo while encountering quirky locals like the eccentric lemur King Julien. With vibrant animation, memorable voices, and the catchy song “I Like to Move It,” this DreamWorks film became a family favorite and launched a major franchise.

Action Adventure Comedy Family Fantasy

Release Date: May 27, 2005
Director: Eric Darnell and Tom McGrath
Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Duration: 1 hour and 26 minutes
Language: English
Starring: Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, David Schwimmer, Jada Pinkett Smith, Sacha Baron Cohen, Cedric The Entertainer, Andy Richter, Tom McGrath, Christopher Knights, Chris Miller, and Conrad Vernon
Box Office: $542 Million Worldwide
Where To Watch: Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video, Netflix

More details about Madagascar (2005) and where you can watch

Released on May 27, 2005, Madagascar follows the misadventures of four friends who have lived their whole lives in captivity but are thrust into the unpredictable wild of Madagascar after a chaotic escape from the zoo. Lion Alex grapples with his predatory instincts, zebra Marty pursues his longing for freedom, giraffe Melman confronts his hypochondria, and hippo Gloria keeps the group grounded. As they attempt to survive out in nature, they encounter the hilarious and self‑important lemurs led by King Julien, who adds comic chaos to their journey. Directed by Eric Darnell and Tom McGrath with music by Hans Zimmer, the film blends humor, heart, and adventure, appealing to both kids and adults and establishing a beloved franchise thanks to its engaging characters and energetic storytelling.

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Even though Madagascar became one of DreamWorks Animation’s biggest commercial hits grossing over $556 million worldwide on a modest $75 million budget and spawning sequels and spin‑offs it actually received mixed reviews from critics, with many pointing out that the humor and story lacked depth compared to its animation and voice performances. Despite this, it became beloved by audiences and launched a major franchise including sequels, TV series, and spin‑off films.

Where To Watch Madagascar (2005)

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