Madagascar

Madagascar is a computer-animated comedy film that was released in 2005 by DreamWorks Animation and distributed by DreamWorks Pictures. Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, David Schwimmer, and Jada Pinkett Smith star in the film, which follows the story of a group of animals from the Central Park Zoo who were lost on the island of Madagascar.

Madagascar, which was released on May 27, 2005, garnered mixed reviews from critics but was a box office triumph, being the sixth highest-grossing film of the year. It launched the Madagascar franchise, which includes the sequels Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (2008) and Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted (2012), as well as various short films, television programs, and specials, as well as computer games, theme park attractions, and live stage shows.

Detailed Information:

Running time: 86 minutes

Directed by: Eric Darnell, Tom McGrath

Starring: Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, David Schwimmer, Jada Pinkett Smith

Release date: May 27, 2005 (United States)