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Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted

2012Movie1 h 33 minPG

AnimationFamily
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Metacritic606.7Rotten Tomatoes78%72%

A heartwarming, uplifting animated movie about family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Story

They have one shot to get back home.

Animal pals Alex, Marty, Melman, and Gloria are still trying to make it back to New York's Central Park Zoo. They are forced to take a detour to Europe to find the penguins and chimps who broke the bank at a Monte Carlo casino. When French animal-control officer Capitaine Chantel DuBois picks up their scent, Alex and company are forced to hide out in a traveling circus.

Feels like

  • High-Energy Family Comedy
  • Slapstick Physical Humor
  • Animal Circus Adventure
  • Feel-Good Ensemble Cast
  • Visually Vibrant 3D Animation
  • Heartwarming Friendship Themes
  • Light-Hearted Road Trip
  • Musical Pop Sensibility
  • Safe for All Ages
  • Charming Character Dynamics

Cast

23 of 23

Crew

Directed by
Conrad Vernon, Tom McGrath, Eric Darnell
Written by
Noah Baumbach, Eric Darnell
Produced by
Mark Swift, Mireille Soria
Music by
Hans Zimmer

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Facts

June 6, 2012 · 1 h 33 min · PG

Released
June 6, 2012
Runtime
1 h 33 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Animation, Family, Comedy, Adventure
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$145 million
Box office
$747 million
Available in
133 countries

Tropes

Dream Intro, And the Rest, Darkest Hour +9

  • Dream Intro
  • And the Rest
  • Darkest Hour
  • Parasol Parachute
  • Happy Ending Override
  • Killer Rabbit
  • Foreshadowing
  • Spent Shells Shower
  • Your Makeup Is Running
  • Impact Silhouette
  • Chekhov's Gun
  • Clown Car

12 of 143 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted?"

Questions about Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted?

HBO Max

In the United States, Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted streams on HBO Max. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, YouTube, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 44 other countries.

Is Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 78%, and Metacritic 60).

Is Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly slapstick (9 of 10) and situational comedy (8 of 10).

Can I half-watch Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Was Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted a box office hit?

Budget$145 million
Box office$747 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $145 million to make and earned $747 million worldwide, 5.2 times its budget.