---
title: "Penguins of Madagascar"
year: 2014
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/penguins-of-madagascar-2014"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 270946
imdb_id: "tt1911658"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 92
community_rating: 6.5
vote_count: 4517
content_rating: "PG"
---

# Penguins of Madagascar (2014) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/penguins-of-madagascar-2014

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Penguins of Madagascar is a 2014 animated feature film categorized under the family, adventure, and comedy genres. The film, which has a runtime of one hour and thirty-two minutes, was released in the United States on November 26, 2014. The narrative follows four penguin characters named Skipper, Kowalski, Rico, and Private. In this adventure, the group joins forces with an undercover organization known as The North Wind. Their primary objective is to stop a villainous character named Dr. Octavius Brine. The plot centers on the penguins and their allies working together to prevent Dr. Octavius Brine from destroying the world as it is currently known. The production features a voice cast of characters and was brought to life by a team of directors, writers, and other crew members. The movie is marketed with the tagline describing it as the movie event that will blow their cover. It is currently available for audiences to rent or buy through various viewing platforms.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Four elite penguins team up with a secret organization to thwart a global threat."

### Why Watch
- dynamic team dynamics
- high-stakes espionage action

### Caveats & Content Note
- relies on established character knowledge
- frenetic pacing
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains mild peril and slapstick humor suitable for family viewing.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: animated, fast-paced, humorous, adventurous

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Sky Go, Now TV Cinema, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | BINGE, Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Foxtel Now, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Basic with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Simon J. Smith, Eric Darnell
- **Networks / Studios**: DreamWorks Animation, Pacific Data Images

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Tom McGrath** as *Skipper (voice)*
- **Chris Miller** as *Kowalski (voice)*
- **Christopher Knights** as *Private (voice)*
- **Conrad Vernon** as *Rico (voice)*
- **John Malkovich** as *Dave (voice)*
- **Benedict Cumberbatch** as *Classified (voice)*
- **Ken Jeong** as *Short Fuse (voice)*
- **Annet Mahendru** as *Eva (voice)*
- **Peter Stormare** as *Corporal (voice)*
- **Andy Richter** as *Mort (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who are the main characters?
The main characters are Skipper, Kowalski, Rico, and Private.

### Q: What is the goal of the penguins?
The penguins aim to stop the villainous Dr. Octavius Brine from destroying the world.

### Q: Do the penguins work alone?
No, they join forces with an undercover organization called The North Wind.

### Q: What is the genre of the film?
It is an animated adventure film featuring elements of espionage.

### Q: Who is the antagonist?
The antagonist is a character named Dr. Octavius Brine.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Penguins of Madagascar — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/270946)
- [Penguins of Madagascar (2014) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1911658/fullcredits/)
- [Penguins of Madagascar (2014) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/270946-penguins-of-madagascar/cast)
- [Penguins of Madagascar (2014 Movie) - Behind The Voice Actors](https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/movies/Penguins-of-Madagascar/)
- [Penguins of Madagascar (2014) - Full Cast and Crew | Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/penguins-of-madagascar/20053662/credits/)
- [Penguins of Madagascar (2014) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/penguins-of-madagascar/credits)

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