Madagascar

Name: Madagascar
Genre: Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family
Released: 2005-05-25
Cast: Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, David Schwimmer, Jada Pinkett Smith, Sacha Baron Cohen

2005 | 86 min | Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It made about 7 times its budget and it's still drawing plenty of interest, though it had middling reviews (55% on Rotten Tomatoes). A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who wants a laugh, adventure fans and families.
The mood: Light and funny, feel-good.
The pace: Breezy, at 1 hr 26 min.
What might put you off: Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.

Four animal friends get a taste of the wild life when they break out of captivity at the Central Park Zoo and wash ashore on the island of Madagascar.

How it earned its rating

CriticsBelow par
55% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesSolid
6.9 out of 10
AwardsSolid
1 win and 11 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
Box office & staying powerVery strong
$542 million worldwide on a $75 million budget; spent 6 weeks in Netflix's global Top 10; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 569K people sought it out in the past year