Merry Madagascar
Synopsis
While trapped on the island of Madagascar, the Central Park Zoo escapees receive a visit from Santa--crash landing on their territory and getting amnesia to boot! The animals must help Santa assume his rightful place in the universe, while King Julian laps up the opportunity for his subjects.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
DreamWorks' "Merry Madagascar" & "Kung Fu Panda" Holiday SpecialsOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-11-23
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Ben Stiller
Alex (voice)
Chris Rock
Marty (voice)
David Schwimmer
Melman (voice)
Jada Pinkett Smith
Gloria (voice)
Cedric the Entertainer
Maurice (voice)
Andy Richter
Mort (voice)
Carl Reiner
Santa (voice)
Nina Dobrev
Cupid (voice)
Danny Jacobs
King Julien (voice)
Tom McGrath
Skipper (voice)
Chris Miller
Kowalski (voice)
Christopher Knights
Private (voice)
Willow Smith
Abby (voice)
Jim Cummings
Lead Reindeer (voice)
David Soren
Lookout Lemur, Additional Lemurs (voice)
James Ryan
Additional Lemurs (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 16, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 17, 2009
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Soren
- Screenplay & Story
- Andy Schuhler, Eric Darnell, Tom McGrath, David Soren
- Original Score
- Heitor Pereira
- Original Title
- Merry Madagascar
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Portuguese
- Runtime
- 30m
- Production Studios
- DreamWorks Animation, Pacific Data Images
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Soren
Andy Schuhler, Eric Darnell, Tom McGrath, David Soren
Heitor Pereira
James Ryan
Joe M. Aguilar, Mireille Soria
Department Leadership Roster
David Soren
Director
Eric Darnell
Writer
Scott Singer
Visual Effects Supervisor
Joe M. Aguilar
Producer
Heitor Pereira
Original Music Composer
Tom McGrath
Writer
David Soren
Writer
James Ryan
Editor
Philippe Gluckman
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Merry Madagascar
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What is Merry Madagascar about?
While trapped on the island of Madagascar, the Central Park Zoo escapees receive a visit from Santa--crash landing on their territory and getting amnesia to boot! The animals must help Santa assume his rightful place in the universe, while King Julian laps up the opportunity for his subjects.
Who directed Merry Madagascar?
Merry Madagascar was directed by David Soren.
Who stars in Merry Madagascar?
The principal cast of Merry Madagascar includes Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, David Schwimmer, Jada Pinkett Smith, Cedric the Entertainer.
When was Merry Madagascar released and how long is it?
Merry Madagascar was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Merry Madagascar?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Merry Madagascar was composed by Heitor Pereira.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Merry Madagascar?
Merry Madagascar holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).