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We Bought a Zoo (2011)

A true zoo story.

  • Nov 26, 2011
  • 2h 4m
  • PG

6.8/10

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3,072 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

We Bought a Zoo is a 2011 drama and comedy film directed by Cameron Crowe. Its leading cast includes Matt Damon, Scarlett Johansson and Thomas Haden Church. It runs for 2 hours 4 minutes.

Synopsis

Benjamin has lost his wife and, in a bid to start his life over, purchases a large house that has a zoo – welcome news for his daughter, but his son is not happy about it. The zoo is in need of renovation and Benjamin sets about the work with the head keeper and the rest of the staff, but, the zoo soon runs into financial trouble.

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Time needed
2 hours 4 minutes
Age rating (US)
PG
Language
English
Audience signal
6.8/10 from 3,072 TMDB votes

Trailer

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Cast

  • Matt Damon Benjamin Mee
  • Scarlett Johansson Kelly Foster
  • Thomas Haden Church Duncan Mee
  • Colin Ford Dylan Mee
  • Maggie Elizabeth Jones Rosie Mee
  • Angus Macfadyen Peter MacCready
  • Elle Fanning Lily Miska
  • Patrick Fugit Robin Jones
  • John Michael Higgins Walter Ferris
  • Carla Gallo Rhonda Blair
  • JB Smoove Mr. Stevens
  • Stephanie Szostak Katherine Mee
  • Michael Panes Principal
  • Kym Whitley Cashier
  • Todd Stanton San Diego Vet
  • Lauren Sánchez Bezos TV Anchor
  • Peter Riegert Delbert McGinty
  • Roberto Montesinos Hugo Chavez

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