Movie

Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa

“Still together, still lost.”

★ 6.5(7,493)20081h 29m

Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home in United States. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 23 July 2026.

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Director: Eric Darnell, Tom McGrath
Release date: 2008-10-30
Runtime: 1h 29m
Language: English
Box office: $603,900,354
Budget: $150,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: DreamWorks Animation
Part of: Madagascar Collection

Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa — trailer

About Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa

Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa is a 2008 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 29 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 7,493 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Alex, Marty, and other zoo animals find a way to escape from Madagascar when the penguins reassemble a wrecked airplane. The precariously repaired craft stays airborne just long enough to make it to the African continent. There the New Yorkers encounter members of their own species for the first time. Africa proves to be a wild place, but Alex and company wonder if it is better than their Central Park home.

Cast

Ben Stiller

Alex (voice)

Chris Rock

Marty / Additional Zebras (voice)

David Schwimmer

Melman (voice)

Jada Pinkett Smith

Gloria (voice)

Sacha Baron Cohen

Julien (voice)

Cedric the Entertainer

Maurice (voice)

Andy Richter

Mort (voice)

Bernie Mac

Zuba (voice)

Alec Baldwin

Makunga (voice)

Sherri Shepherd

Mom (voice)

will.i.am

Moto Moto (voice)

Elisa Gabrielli

Nana (voice)

Themes & keywords

dancefriendshipjealousyairplaneafricahungerlionzoohippopotamusgiraffechimpanzeepenguincartoonvillainvolcano

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa in United States?+

In United States, Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa on Netflix?+

Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa?+

Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa has a runtime of 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).

Who stars in Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa?+

Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa stars Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, David Schwimmer, Jada Pinkett Smith and Sacha Baron Cohen.

When did Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa come out?+

Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa is a 2008 movie directed by Eric Darnell and Tom McGrath.

What genre is Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa?+

Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa is Adventure, Animation, Comedy and Family film.

Who directed Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa?+

Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa was directed by Eric Darnell and Tom McGrath.