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HOUBA! On the Trail of the Marsupilami (2012)

5.3/10 · 903 votes 1h 45m pg-13 ComedyAdventureFamily

#223 of 232 films from 2012 #2776 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Alain Chabat · Written by Alain Chabat, Jeremy Doner

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Overview

When reporter Dan Geraldo arrives in Palombia to hunt for a scoop, he never suspects that he is about to make an incredible discovery... With his resourceful local guide Pablito, D an has one surprise after another during a thrilling adventure that allows him to bring the world some spectacular news: the Marsupilami, a mythical and mischievous animal, really does exist! You too will believe in furry tails!

Cast

Alain Chabatas Dan Geraldo
Jamel Debbouzeas Pablito Camaron
Fred Testotas Hermoso
Lambert Wilsonas Général Pochero
Patrick Timsitas Caporal
Géraldine Nakacheas Pétunia
Liya Kebedeas Reine Paya
Aïssa Maïgaas Clarisse Iris
Dalip Singhas Bolo (as The Great Khali)
Jacques Weberas Papa Dan
Jade Nuckcheddyas Cassandra
Erika Carlssonas Femme touriste
Carlos Macias Marquezas Gangster 2
Salah Benlemqawanssaas Performer Paya

Facts

Release dateApril 3, 2012
Runtime105 min (1h 45m) — about the same as the 2012 average of 103 min
GenresComedy, Adventure, Family
Original titleSur la piste du Marsupilami
LanguageFR
Budget$50,000,000
Box office$50,100,000 (1.0× budget)
IMDbtt1723642

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Questions

How long is HOUBA! On the Trail of the Marsupilami?
HOUBA! On the Trail of the Marsupilami runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Is HOUBA! On the Trail of the Marsupilami worth watching?
TMDB users give it 5.3/10 across 903 votes, which places it #223 of 232 films released in 2012 in this index (top 4%) and #2776 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed HOUBA! On the Trail of the Marsupilami?
HOUBA! On the Trail of the Marsupilami was directed by Alain Chabat. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra (2002), RRRrrrr!!! (2004), Christmas & Co. (2017).
Who stars in HOUBA! On the Trail of the Marsupilami?
Alain Chabat as Dan Geraldo; Jamel Debbouze as Pablito Camaron; Fred Testot as Hermoso; Lambert Wilson as Général Pochero; Patrick Timsit as Caporal; Géraldine Nakache as Pétunia.
What is HOUBA! On the Trail of the Marsupilami rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for HOUBA! On the Trail of the Marsupilami?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/55821.

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