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Penguins of Madagascar
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Simon J. Smith, Eric Darnell. With Tom McGrath, Chris Miller, Christopher Knights.
65.5/100
TMDB RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
Skipper, Kowalski, Rico and Private join forces with undercover organization The North Wind to stop the villainous Dr. Octavius Brine from destroying the world as we know it.
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65.5/100
TMDB RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTSkipper, Kowalski, Rico and Private join forces with undercover organization The North Wind to stop the villainous Dr. Octavius Brine from destroying the world as we k…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Penguins of Madagascar.
MoviHero lists November 22, 2014 as the release date for Penguins of Madagascar. Simon J. Smith, Eric Darnell are the listed directors. The listed cast includes Tom McGrath as Skipper (voice), Chris Miller as Kowalski (voice), Christopher Knights as Private (voice), Conrad Vernon as Rico (voice). A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateNovember 22, 2014
GenresAdventure · Family · Comedy · Animation
Runtime1h 32m
DirectorsSimon J. Smith, Eric Darnell
CastTom McGrath as Skipper (voice), Chris Miller as Kowalski (voice), Christopher Knights as Private (voice), Conrad Vernon as Rico (voice)
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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How much time should I set aside?
Penguins of Madagascar runs 1h 32m. 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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RATING & SOURCE
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TMDB: 65.5/100 (6.547/10) from 4,605 votes. Updated Oct 8, 2026.
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Pacing9/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence4/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required3/10
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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voiceSkipperSkipper in Penguins of Madagascar (2014), played by Tom McGrath.Open character guide voiceKowalskiKowalski in Penguins of Madagascar (2014), played by Chris Miller.Open character guide voicePrivatePrivate in Penguins of Madagascar (2014), played by Christopher Knights.Open character guide voiceMortMort appears across 3 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
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