Madagascar (2005)
They weren't born in the wild... They were shipped there.
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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| Type | Movie |
|---|---|
| Released | 25 May 2005 |
| Genre | Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family |
| Director | Eric Darnell |
| Starring | Ben Stiller, Chris Rock and David Schwimmer |
| Runtime | 86 min |
| Rated | PG |
| Scores | Rotten Tomatoes 55% · Rotten Tomatoes (average) 6.2/10 · Metacritic 57/100 · TMDB users 6.9/10 |
| Budget | $75 million |
| Box office | $542 million worldwide |
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| Croatia | SkyShowtime €8.99 |
| Czechia | SkyShowtime 259 Kč |
| Côte d’Ivoire | Prime Video |
| Denmark | Prime Video 69 kr DKK, SkyShowtime 109 kr DKK |
| Dominican Republic | Prime Video |
| Ecuador | Prime Video $5.99, Clarovideo |
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| Finland | Prime Video €6.99, SkyShowtime €9.99 |
| France | Prime Video €6.99 |
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| Germany | Disney+ €10.99 |
| Ghana | Prime Video |
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| Guyana | Prime Video |
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| Hong Kong | Prime Video HK$70 |
| Hungary | SkyShowtime 2590 Ft |
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| India | Prime Video ₹299 |
| Indonesia | Prime Video Rp59000 |
| Iraq | Prime Video |
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| Italy | Prime Video €4.99, Now TV |
| Jamaica | Prime Video |
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| Jordan | Prime Video |
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| Kuwait | Prime Video |
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| Libya | Prime Video |
| Madagascar | Prime Video |
| Malawi | Prime Video |
| Malaysia | Prime Video RM25.00 |
| Mali | Prime Video |
| Mexico | Prime Video $99 MXN, Clarovideo |
| Monaco | Prime Video |
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| Netherlands | Prime Video €4.99, SkyShowtime €9.99 |
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| North Macedonia | SkyShowtime about |
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| Philippines | Prime Video ₱149 |
| Poland | Prime Video 25.99 zł, SkyShowtime 34.99 zł |
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| Qatar | Prime Video QR16.00 |
| Romania | SkyShowtime about 37.39 lei |
| Saudi Arabia | Prime Video ﷼16.00 |
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| Seychelles | Prime Video |
| Singapore | Prime Video $4.99 SGD |
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| South Africa | Prime Video R79 ZAR |
| South Korea | Wavve ₩10900, Watcha |
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| Taiwan | Prime Video NT$290 |
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| Trinidad & Tobago | Prime Video |
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| Venezuela | Prime Video |
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What kind of watch this is
Eric Darnell’s 2005 film runs 86 minutes, a tight sprint for a story about zoo animals who crash-land on a tropical island. The humor comes from the clash between their domesticated habits and the dangerous, feral reality of the wild. Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, and David Schwimmer voice the core trio, bringing a specific brand of neurotic energy to their new environment. It is not a nature documentary with jokes stapled on; it is a comedy about the panic of realizing your safe life is over. The tagline—"They weren't born in the wild... They were shipped there"—hides the real joke, which is how badly they fail at being wild.
What the critics said
The reception is mixed, which fits a movie that wants to please everyone. Rotten Tomatoes sits at 55% approval, with an average rating of 6.2/10. Metacritic offers 57 out of 100, a score that signals mixed or average reviews. Paul Arendt of the BBC called it "highly recommended for kids and adults," appreciating its lack of sentiment. Rick Groen of The Globe and Mail was less impressed, finding a "wafer-thin yarn" that might have done Sylvester and Tweety proud. It is a reliable Saturday night staple for some, a throwback for others.
How it did with audiences
$75 million out, $542 million in. That is a healthy margin for a film about lions who do not know how to be wild. It took in $194 million in the United States. On TMDB, users rate it 6.9 out of 10. The numbers suggest audiences enjoyed the chaos. A solid return on investment, both financially and in hours of entertainment.
What came next for the cast
Before Madagascar, Ben Stiller was known for Meet the Parents. Afterward, he appeared in Night at the Museum. Chris Rock moved from Lethal Weapon 4 to the Grown Ups films. David Schwimmer stepped away from his Friends fame to appear in John Carter. Jada Pinkett Smith returned to The Matrix for Resurrections. The timeline shows distinct paths, not a single cause.
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Sources
- Madagascar on TMDB — synopsis, cast, ratings and recommendations
- Wikidata Q174555 — review scores, box office and awards (CC0)
- “Madagascar (2005 film)” on Wikipedia, by its contributors (history) — reception, audience figures and legacy, summarised and adapted here under CC BY-SA 4.0
- Where to watch and prices: Binge Boss, from TMDB watch-provider data (powered by JustWatch) and our own provider list
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