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Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted

2012 · Movie · PG · 93 min · ★ 6.6 · 69% critics

AnimationFamilyComedyAdventure

A group of zoo animals is still trying to get back to New York, but a European detour puts them on the run from a relentless animal-control officer. To stay hidden, they join a traveling circus and try to help its struggling performers shine again.

Also known as Madagascar 3 · Madagascar 3 - Europe's Most Wanted - 3D

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Details
Years
2012
Release date
2012-06-06
Language
English
Rated
PG
Runtime
93 min
Max quality
HD
Critic score
69/100
TMDB rating
6.6/10 (6,576 votes)
Box office
$746,921,274
Budget
$145,000,000
About

You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a bright, silly family adventure with the energy of Rio or Penguins of Madagascar; Not for you if nonstop chaos and broad jokes wear you out.

Pros: colorful circus fun; fast-paced laughs; lively new characters | Cons: predictable story; very frantic energy; divisive song choices

Themes

  • friendship
  • circus
  • lion
  • zoo
  • hippopotamus
  • giraffe
  • penguin
  • cartoon
  • villain
  • zebra
  • slapstick comedy
  • madagascar
  • +4 more

Awards & recognition

  • Kids' Choice AwardFavorite Animated Movie · 2013 · nominated
  • Critics' Choice Movie AwardBest Animated Feature · 2012 · nominated

Cast & crew