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Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa

2008·Movie·PG·89 min·6.5(7,459)

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.

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About Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa

Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa is a 2008 English-language adventure, animation and comedy film directed by Tom McGrath and Eric Darnell. The cast is led by Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, David Schwimmer. It has a runtime of 1h 29m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 7500 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.

Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa was produced by DreamWorks Animation and Pacific Data Images and made in United States of America. It was released on October 30, 2008, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $150 million, it went on to gross $604 million worldwide.

Director
Tom McGrath, Eric Darnell
Writers
Etan Cohen, Tom McGrath, Eric Darnell
Release date
October 30, 2008
Original language
English
Age rating
PG
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$150 million
Box office
$604 million
Production
DreamWorks Animation, Pacific Data Images
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Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa cast & crew

Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa was directed by Tom McGrath and Eric Darnell and written by Etan Cohen, Tom McGrath, and Eric Darnell.

The cast features Ben Stiller as Alex (voice), Chris Rock as Marty / Additional Zebras (voice), David Schwimmer as Melman (voice), Jada Pinkett Smith as Gloria (voice), Sacha Baron Cohen as Julien (voice), and Cedric the Entertainer as Maurice (voice).

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Hans Zimmer and it was produced by Mireille Soria and Mark Swift.

Is Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa worth watching?

Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 7,459 ratings, a solidly received adventure films.

At 1h 29m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy adventure, animation, and comedy, Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa is worth a place on your watchlist.

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Cast of Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa

Ben Stiller

Ben Stiller

Alex (voice)

Chris Rock

Chris Rock

Marty / Additional Zebras (voice)

David Schwimmer

David Schwimmer

Melman (voice)

Jada Pinkett Smith

Jada Pinkett Smith

Gloria (voice)

Sacha Baron Cohen

Sacha Baron Cohen

Julien (voice)

Cedric the Entertainer

Cedric the Entertainer

Maurice (voice)

Andy Richter

Andy Richter

Mort (voice)

Bernie Mac

Bernie Mac

Zuba (voice)

Alec Baldwin

Alec Baldwin

Makunga (voice)

Sherri Shepherd

Sherri Shepherd

Mom (voice)

will.i.am

will.i.am

Moto Moto (voice)

Elisa Gabrielli

Elisa Gabrielli

Nana (voice)

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Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa — FAQs

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

Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads in United States.

Is Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa on Netflix?

Yes — Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa is currently available on Netflix in United States.

What language is Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa in?

Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa?

Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa runs 1 hours 29 minutes (89 minutes).

What is Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa rated?

Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa is rated PG. It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 7,459 ratings.

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