Story
Themes
Loss of a parent; separation from family
Violence
Penguins of Madagascar contains some violence. For example:
Sexual references
Nothing of concern
Alcohol, drugs and other substances
There is some use of substances in this movie. For example:
- government agents are shown drinking champagne.
Nudity and sexual activity
Penguins of Madagascar contains some sexual activity. For example:
- Kowalski the penguin falls in love with Eva the owl. They flirt with each other a little and at the end they kiss.
Product placement
The film is part of the Madagascar franchise, and associated merchandise is marketed to children.
Coarse language
Nothing of concern
Ideas to discuss with your children
Penguins of Madagascar, which is a spin-off from the Madagascar movies, is a fun action comedy. It is ideal for children over the age of seven. Because of the violent and scary elements of the film, it is not recommended for children under five and parental guidance is recommended for the five to seven age group.
The main messages from this movie are:
- ‘Looks don’t matter. It is what you do that counts.’
- Never leave a colleague behind.
Values in this movie that parents may wish to reinforce with their children include:
- bravery
- loyalty.
This movie could also give parents the opportunity to discuss with their children the real-life consequences of using violence to solve conflicts.