The Madagascar Penguins in a Christmas Caper

The Madagascar Penguins in a Christmas Caper

Directed by Gary Trousdale

Produced by DreamWorks Animation, Pacific Data Images

200511 min6.9 / 10

A cheerful, heartwarming holiday short about a penguin's mission to ensure no one spends Christmas alone, built entirely on kindness and festive warmth.

During the holiday season, when the animals of the Central Park Zoo are preparing for Christmas, Private, the youngest of the penguins notices that the Polar Bear is all alone. Assured that nobody should have to spend Christmas alone, Private goes into the city for some last-minute Christmas shopping. Along the way, he gets stuffed into a stocking

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  • Is The Madagascar Penguins in a Christmas Caper easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 99% of films.

  • Does The Madagascar Penguins in a Christmas Caper end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 99% of films.

  • Is The Madagascar Penguins in a Christmas Caper scary? No. Less frightening than 98% of films.

  • Is The Madagascar Penguins in a Christmas Caper sad? No. Less sad than 96% of films.

  • Is The Madagascar Penguins in a Christmas Caper violent? Barely. Less violent than 86% of films.

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Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity15

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Surprise76

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Love65

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