---
title: "Merry Madagascar"
year: 2009
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/merry-madagascar-2009"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 25472
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 30
community_rating: 6.5
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "PG"
---

# Merry Madagascar (2009) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/merry-madagascar-2009

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Merry Madagascar is a film first released in 2009. Catalogued under Animation, Family. Produced and broadcast by DreamWorks Animation, Pacific Data Images. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Santa crash lands on Madagascar with amnesia, leaving the zoo animals to save Christmas."

### Why Watch
- features beloved zoo characters
- holiday themed adventure

### Caveats & Content Note
- short runtime
- Tone & Suitability: This is a family friendly animated holiday special with mild comedic peril.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: festive, animated, lighthearted, comedic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/merry-madagascar-2009#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: David Soren
- **Networks / Studios**: DreamWorks Animation, Pacific Data Images

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Ben Stiller** as *Alex (voice)*
- **Chris Rock** as *Marty (voice)*
- **David Schwimmer** as *Melman (voice)*
- **Jada Pinkett Smith** as *Gloria (voice)*
- **Cedric the Entertainer** as *Maurice (voice)*
- **Andy Richter** as *Mort (voice)*
- **Carl Reiner** as *Santa (voice)*
- **Nina Dobrev** as *Cupid (voice)*
- **Danny Jacobs** as *King Julien (voice)*
- **Tom McGrath** as *Skipper (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Merry Madagascar released?
It was released in the US on November 16, 2009.

### Q: What is the run time of the movie?
The run time is 30 minutes.

### Q: What genres does the film belong to?
It belongs to the animation and family genres.

### Q: What happens to Santa in the story?
Santa crash lands on the island and gets amnesia.

### Q: Who tries to take advantage of the situation?
King Julian laps up the opportunity for his subjects.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Merry Madagascar — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/25472)

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