Island of Lemurs: Madagascar

A real place you could never imagine. Strange creatures you will never forget.

2014 • 39 min • Documentary

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Synopsis

The incredible true story of nature’s greatest explorers—lemurs. Through footage captured with IMAX 3D, audiences go on a spectacular journey to the remote and wondrous world of Madagascar. Join trailblazing scientist Patricia Wright on her lifelong mission to help these strange and adorable creatures survive in the modern world.

Our family guide

Best from age 5

Movie Knight Score

35 reviews

100 Reviewers · 1 · 61%
62 Audience · 34 · 39%

Lemurs are nature's greatest explorers! Join scientist Patricia Wright on a spectacular IMAX 3D journey to Madagascar, discovering the unique world of these creatures and her mission to help them survive. A charming and educational nature documentary.

Violence & peril: 1/10
Language: 0/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 0/10
Romance & sensuality: 0/10
Scary moments: 2/10

Heads up

Some brief, natural predator-prey dynamics

What it models well

Wildlife conservation
Scientific exploration
Adaptation and survival
Environmental protection

Talk about it after

Why are lemurs found only in Madagascar?
How do humans impact animal habitats?
What does it mean to be an endangered species?

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Top billed cast

Director: David Douglas • Crew: Drew Fellman

Trailers & clips

"Island of Lemurs - Madagascar" Trailer - In Theaters 4/4/14

Island of Lemurs: Madagascar - Official Trailer [HD]

Reviewer notes

RecommendedTrusted family reviewers
**The only and final frontier for lemurs is Madagascar.** It is a documentary short with a big message. Like an episode of David Attenborough's nature documentary series. I have never seen a live lemur nor I know their character like I do for other animals. So this film was a learning experience for me and I ask you to do the same, if you have zero knowledge about these wonderful creatures.…
Reno, TMDB Community