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Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa

2008·Movie
1h 29min·PG
64
DecentGoodWatch score

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High energy, funny.

Energy

Fast-paced and spectacular

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Spectacle7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Wholesome and hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Wholesome8
  • Hopefulness8
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

Plenty of slapstick and situational comedy

  • Physical Comedy9
  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay6

World

Family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Direction6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6
  • Visual Stylization6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchPure Escapism

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About

Still together, still lost.

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.
Zoo Animals in the WildBuddy Comedy Road TripHigh-Energy SlapstickHeartwarming Family AdventureVisual SpectacleStar-Studded Voice CastLighthearted Cultural ClashComfortable Escapism

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Where can I stream Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa legally?

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Is Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65/100 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 64%, and Metacritic 61). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa?

1 h 29 min

Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa runs 1 h 29 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa?

Critics63
Audiences67

Yes. Critics average 63 and audiences 67 out of 100, so both groups see Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa much the same way.

Was Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa a box office hit?

Budget$150 million
Box office$604 million

Yes. It cost about $150 million to make and earned $604 million worldwide, 4.0 times its budget.

What language is Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa in 132 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa use?

Medium BlendingWedding Bells... for Someone ElseAll Love Is UnrequitedBetty and VeronicaPop-Star ComposerA Minor KidroductionBlack Comedy Animal Cruelty"You!" SquaredBloodless CarnageGroin AttackAll There in the ManualOffscreen Airplane Pull-upand 113 more

TV Tropes lists 125 storytelling tropes for Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa, including Medium Blending, Wedding Bells... for Someone Else, All Love Is Unrequited.