Movie

Madagascar

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

★ 6.9(11,733)20051h 26m

Madagascar is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability checked 9 June 2026.

Where to watch Madagascar

🇺🇸 United States

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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 11,733 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Madagascar in United States — 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 United States?+

In United States, you can stream Madagascar on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home.

Is Madagascar on Netflix?+

Yes — Madagascar is available to stream on Netflix in United States.

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.