Madagascar (2005)
Zoo animals accustomed to city life find whimsical adventure and broad humor on a wild, unfamiliar island.
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.
How intense is Madagascar?
Madagascar has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a family watch and a party watch. The humor runs broad and wholesome. Rated PG.
What Madagascar feels like
- Tone
- whimsicalfeel goodcampyheartwarming
- Pace
- Brisk
- Humor
- broad and big, wholesome
- Best for
- Family nightPartyComfort watch
Where to stream Madagascar
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is Madagascar for you?
Is Madagascar scary?
No. Madagascar is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Madagascar gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Madagascar sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Madagascar OK for kids?
It is rated PG and nothing here runs hot: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. A safe family pick by the numbers.
How long is Madagascar?
Madagascar runs 1h 26m.
Where can I stream Madagascar?
Madagascar is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Madagascar have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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