Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (2008)
The beloved zoo crew takes flight from Madagascar, crash-lands on the African continent, and discovers that home is wherever your friends are.
Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa - Movie Information
- Original Title: Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa
- Release Year: 2008
- Directed by: Eric Darnell, Tom McGrath
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family
- Age Rating (US): PG
- Runtime: 1h 29m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- Release Date (Theatrical): October 30, 2008 (KZ), November 6, 2008 (United States - PG), November 7, 2008 (Canada - G), December 5, 2008 (United Kingdom - PG), December 3, 2008 (Germany - 0), December 3, 2008 (France - TP), December 19, 2008 (India), December 18, 2008 (New Zealand), December 18, 2008 (Australia - PG), December 12, 2008 (Brazil - L), December 5, 2008 (Mexico - AA), December 19, 2008 (Italy - T), November 22, 2008 (Spain - APTA), January 8, 2009 (South Korea - ALL), January 1, 2009 (China), December 5, 2008 (Nigeria)
- Alternative Titles: Madagascar 2 - La grande évasion (CA), Madagascar 2 - La Grande Évasion (FR), Madagaskar 2: Útěk do afriky (CZ), Madagaskar 2 (NO), Madagascar - Escape 2 Africa (US), Madagaskar 2: Bijeg u Afriku (HR), Madagaszkár 2 (HU), 馬達加斯加2 (TW)
- Production Companies: DreamWorks Animation, Pacific Data Images
- Production Countries: United States of America
Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa - Plot
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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Still together, still lost.
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Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Eric Darnell
- Tom McGrath
Main Cast
- Ben Stiller
- Chris Rock
- David Schwimmer
- Jada Pinkett Smith
- Sacha Baron Cohen
- Cedric the Entertainer
- Andy Richter
- Bernie Mac
- Alec Baldwin
- Sherri Shepherd
Writers
- Eric Darnell
- Tom McGrath
- Etan Cohen
Producers
- Mireille Soria
- Mark Swift
Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa - FAQs
Where can you stream Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa?
Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa is available to stream on Peacock Premium and Peacock Premium Plus. It can also be rented or purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Ad-supported viewing is available on Tubi TV.
Who are the voice actors in Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa?
The film features Ben Stiller as Alex, Chris Rock as Marty, David Schwimmer as Melman, and Jada Pinkett Smith as Gloria. Supporting voice cast includes Sacha Baron Cohen, Cedric the Entertainer, Andy Richter, Bernie Mac, Alec Baldwin, and Sherri Shepherd.
Is Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa suitable for young children?
Yes. Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa carries a PG rating from the MPA, meaning parental guidance is suggested. The film contains mild animated action and some humor aimed at adults, but it is broadly suitable for children and families. Most international ratings classify it as appropriate for all ages.
What is Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa about?
Alex, Marty, Melman, and Gloria escape Madagascar aboard a patched-up plane, only to crash-land in Africa. There they encounter members of their own species for the first time, while grappling with questions of identity, belonging, and whether the wild is truly better than their Central Park home.
Who directed Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa?
Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa was co-directed by Eric Darnell and Tom McGrath, the same duo who helmed the original Madagascar (2005). Tom McGrath also provided the voice of Skipper in the film. The screenplay was written by Eric Darnell, Tom McGrath, and Etan Cohen.
How long is Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa?
Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa has a runtime of 89 minutes, or approximately 1 hour and 29 minutes. This makes it slightly longer than the original Madagascar (2005), which ran 86 minutes, while remaining a brisk, family-friendly viewing experience.
How much money did Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa make?
Produced on a budget of approximately $150 million, Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa earned over $603 million worldwide at the box office, making it a major commercial success for DreamWorks Animation and one of the highest-grossing animated films of 2008.
What movies are similar to Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa?
Fans of Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa often enjoy Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted (2012), the original Madagascar (2005), Rio (2011), Penguins of Madagascar (2014), Kung Fu Panda (2008), and WALL·E (2008) — all animated adventures with humor, heart, and memorable ensemble casts.
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