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Madagascar
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Eric Darnell, Tom McGrath. With Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, David Schwimmer.
6.9/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
Four animal friends get a taste of the wild life when they break out of captivity at the Central Park Zoo and wash ashore on the island of Madagascar.
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6.9/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTFour animal friends get a taste of the wild life when they break out of captivity at the Central Park Zoo and wash ashore on the island of Madagascar.
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Madagascar.
MoviHero lists May 25, 2005 as the release date for Madagascar. Eric Darnell, Tom McGrath are the listed directors. The listed cast includes Ben Stiller as Alex (voice), Chris Rock as Marty (voice), David Schwimmer as Melman (voice), Jada Pinkett Smith as Gloria (voice). A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateMay 25, 2005
GenresAdventure · Family · Comedy · Animation
Runtime1h 26m
DirectorsEric Darnell, Tom McGrath
CastBen Stiller as Alex (voice), Chris Rock as Marty (voice), David Schwimmer as Melman (voice), Jada Pinkett Smith as Gloria (voice)
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY
Is Madagascar right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
Madagascar runs 1h 26m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 9/10: a faster-moving watch.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 3/10. The profile suggests a lower-demand watch, although preferences vary.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 6.9/10 from 12,143 votes. Updated Nov 4, 2026.
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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Pacing9/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence2/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required3/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
What viewers say about Madagascar
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Viewer reaction
“A surprisingly good and very funny movie. I laughed throughout this movie. Great family movie.”
Viewer reaction
“"Alex" the lion is quite literally king of the castle at the Central Park zoo in New York.”
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WORDS THAT STAY WITH YOU
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A CLOSER LOOK
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CAST & CREW
The people who make it land.
Eric DarnellDirector
Tom McGrathDirector
Ben StillerAlex (voice)
Chris RockMarty (voice)
David SchwimmerMelman (voice)
Jada Pinkett SmithGloria (voice)
Sacha Baron CohenKing Julien (voice)
Cedric the EntertainerMaurice (voice)
Andy RichterMort (voice)
Tom McGrathSkipper / Fossa / Panicky Man on Subway (voice)
CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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voiceKing JulienKing Julien appears in Madagascar (2005).Open character guide voiceMasonMason appears in Madagascar (2005).Open character guide voiceMartyMarty appears across 3 MoviHero films from 2005-2012, portrayed by Chris Rock. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide voiceMelmanMelman appears across 3 MoviHero films from 2005-2012, portrayed by David Schwimmer. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide voiceGloriaGloria appears across 3 MoviHero films from 2005-2012, portrayed by Jada Pinkett Smith. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide voiceMauriceMaurice appears across 3 MoviHero films from 2005-2012, portrayed by Cedric the Entertainer. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide voiceMortMort appears across 4 MoviHero films from 2005-2014, portrayed by Andy Richter. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide voiceAlexAlex Rose appears across 4 MoviHero films from 2003-2012, portrayed by Ben Stiller. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide
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