Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2008, Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa is a comedy, adventure, family and animation film directed by Eric Darnell, running about 89 minutes. “Still together. Still lost!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa stars Ben Stiller as Alex (voice), Jada Pinkett Smith as Gloria (voice), David Schwimmer as Melman (voice) and Chris Rock as Marty / Additional Zebras (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $603.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa page.
If you liked it. Fans of Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (2008)?
- In US, Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa worth watching?
- Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, adventure, family and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa?
- Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa stars Ben Stiller, Jada Pinkett Smith, David Schwimmer, Chris Rock and Cedric the Entertainer.
- When was Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa released?
- Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.