Madagascar
AnimationAdventureComedyFamily
4+PG⭐ 8.5 / 10
2005·1h 26m·Eric Darnell·Pacific Data Images·● Script read & verified
Four zoo animals from Central Park Zoo accidentally end up being shipped away when a zebra's desire to experience the wild leads to chaos at...
Fine for kids to watch alone
Heads Up for Parents
The story begins the animals' journey away from their comfortable zoo life, which may concern very young children attached to routine and safety
What's In It
Violence
Very Mild▸
Language
Very Mild▸
Scary
Very Mild▸
Romance
None▸
Substances
Very Mild▸
Stimulation
Very Mild▸
Cultural & Values Guide
Values & Themes
●Traditional family values
The entire emotional core centers on Alex's relationship with his father and the four friends forming a chosen family unit. The film explicitly shows how genuine care and loyalty between family members (both biological and chosen) provides strength and identity.
Family Takeaways
What it gets right
- ✓Shows how true friends stick together even when one makes poor choices
- ✓Explores the natural desire for adventure while showing consequences of impulsive decisions
Cast:Ben StillerChris RockDavid SchwimmerJada Pinkett SmithSacha Baron Cohen