Movie

Madagascar

“They weren't born in the wild... They were shipped there.”

★ 6.9(11,742)20051h 26m

Madagascar is streaming on Netflix, RTL+, RTL+ Max Amazon Channel, Netflix Kids, Netflix Standard with Ads and Magenta TV+ in Germany, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Sky Store, Rakuten TV, maxdome Store and Freenet meinVOD. Availability checked 14 June 2026.

Good to know

Director: Eric Darnell, Tom McGrath
Release date: 2005-05-25
Runtime: 1h 26m
Language: English
Box office: $542,064,525
Budget: $75,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Pacific Data Images
Part of: Madagascar Collection

Madagascar — trailer

About Madagascar

Madagascar is a 2005 movie in the Adventure, Animation and Comedy genres, directed by Eric Darnell and Tom McGrath, starring Ben Stiller, Chris Rock and David Schwimmer. It has a runtime of 1 hour 26 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.9/10 from 11,742 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Madagascar in Germany — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Ben Stiller

Alex (voice)

Chris Rock

Marty (voice)

David Schwimmer

Melman (voice)

Jada Pinkett Smith

Gloria (voice)

Sacha Baron Cohen

King Julien (voice)

Cedric the Entertainer

Maurice (voice)

Andy Richter

Mort (voice)

Tom McGrath

Skipper / Fossa / Panicky Man on Subway (voice)

Christopher Knights

Private (voice)

Chris Miller

Kowalski (voice)

Conrad Vernon

Mason (voice)

Eric Darnell

Zoo Announcer / Lemur #1 / Fossa / Subway Car Announcer (voice)

Themes & keywords

friendshipislandescapeafricalionzoohippopotamusgiraffepenguincartoonvillainzebraslapstick comedymadagascaranimals

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Madagascar in Germany?+

In Germany, you can stream Madagascar on Netflix, RTL+, RTL+ Max Amazon Channel, Netflix Kids, Netflix Standard with Ads and Magenta TV+. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Sky Store, Rakuten TV, maxdome Store and Freenet meinVOD.

Is Madagascar on Netflix?+

Yes — Madagascar is available to stream on Netflix in Germany.

How long is Madagascar?+

Madagascar has a runtime of 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).

Who stars in Madagascar?+

Madagascar stars Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, David Schwimmer, Jada Pinkett Smith and Sacha Baron Cohen.

When did Madagascar come out?+

Madagascar is a 2005 movie directed by Eric Darnell and Tom McGrath.

What genre is Madagascar?+

Madagascar is Adventure, Animation, Comedy and Family film.

Who directed Madagascar?+

Madagascar was directed by Eric Darnell and Tom McGrath.