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We Bought a Zoo
“A true zoo story.”
6.8 / 10• 2011• 2h 4m•PG• English
DramaComedyFamily
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Matt Damon
Benjamin Mee
Lead
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
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Cameron Crowe's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. We Bought a Zoo is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
