Madagascar is a 2005 computer-animated survival comedy film, produced by DreamWorks Animation. It stars Ben Stiller as Alex, Chris Rock as Marty, David Schwimmer as Melman, Jada Pinkett Smith as Gloria, Sacha Baron Cohen as King Julien, Cedric the Entertainer as Maurice, and Andy Richter as Mort. Four pampered animals from the Central Park Zoo must learn to survive in the wild when they find themselves shipwrecked on the island of Madagascar. A pack of not-so-wild animals experience some serious culture shock when they move from the Big Apple to the Mighty Jungle in this computer-animated comedy. Stream 'Madagascar (2005)' and watch online. Discover streaming options, rental services, and purchase links for this movie on Moviefone. Discover reviews, ratings, and trailers for Madagascar on Rotten Tomatoes. Stay updated with critic and audience scores today! Madagascar is a 2005 American animated adventure comedy film directed by Eric Darnell and Tom McGrath, who wrote the screenplay alongside Mark Burton and Billy Frolick. When four pampered animals from the Central Park Zoo escape in search of adventure, they unexpectedly end up stranded on the island of Madagascar, where they must learn to survive in the wild, confront their instincts, and discover the true meaning of friendship. Madagascar: Directed by Eric Darnell, Tom McGrath. With Chris Rock, Ben Stiller, David Schwimmer, Jada Pinkett Smith. A group of animals who have spent all their life in a New York zoo end up in the jungles of Madagascar, and must adjust to living in the wild. 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. Watch trailers & learn more. 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.