Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted

They have one shot to get back home.

2012 • 93 min • Animation · Family · Comedy · Adventure

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Synopsis

Animal pals Alex, Marty, Melman, and Gloria are still trying to make it back to New York's Central Park Zoo. They are forced to take a detour to Europe to find the penguins and chimps who broke the bank at a Monte Carlo casino. When French animal-control officer Capitaine Chantel DuBois picks up their scent, Alex and company are forced to hide out in a traveling circus.

Our family guide

Best from age 6

Movie Knight Score

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The animal pals are still trying to get back to New York and land in Europe where they join a traveling circus to evade a relentless animal control officer. Expect vibrant animation, slapstick humor, and a chase across the continent.

Violence & peril: 3/10
Language: 1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 1/10
Romance & sensuality: 1/10
Scary moments: 4/10

Heads up

Some slapstick chase sequences with comical peril
A determined antagonist pursues the animals relentlessly
Brief gambling scene in Monte Carlo

What it models well

Friendship and loyalty
Finding your place
Working together

Talk about it after

What makes a true home?
The importance of embracing new experiences
Dealing with disappointment

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Top billed cast

Director: Eric Darnell, Tom McGrath, Conrad Vernon • Crew: Eric Darnell, Noah Baumbach

Trailers & clips

The Crew Join The Circus Extended Preview

Official Trailer #2

Official Teaser Trailer

Reviewer notes

RecommendedTrusted family reviewers
This one is my favorite out of the series. Afro circus afro circus afro polka dot polka dot polka dot.... I just love this movie. Laugh all the time.
Andre Gonzales, TMDB Community