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We Bought a Zoo

We Bought a Zoo

A true zoo story.

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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Movie Details

  • Original Title: We Bought a Zoo
  • Genres: Drama, Comedy, Family
  • Release Date: 2011-12-08
  • Runtime: 124 minutes
  • Rating: 6.804/10 (2785 votes)
  • Budget: $50,000,000
  • Revenue: $120,081,841
  • Production Companies: Dune Entertainment, Estrella Media, Vinyl Films, 20th Century Fox
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 3.5885
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Matt Damon

Matt Damon

as Benjamin Mee

Scarlett Johansson

Scarlett Johansson

as Kelly Foster

Thomas Haden Church

Thomas Haden Church

as Duncan Mee

Colin Ford

Colin Ford

as Dylan Mee

Maggie Elizabeth Jones

Maggie Elizabeth Jones

as Rosie Mee

Angus Macfadyen

Angus Macfadyen

as Peter MacCready

Elle Fanning

Elle Fanning

as Lily Miska

Patrick Fugit

Patrick Fugit

as Robin Jones

John Michael Higgins

John Michael Higgins

as Walter Ferris

Carla Gallo

Carla Gallo

as Rhonda Blair

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

Why Did You Buy This Place?

Give Me Some Fork

Official Trailer

External Links

Keywords

countrysiderainzoolovebased on memoir or autobiographyanimalshard workblocked road

Frequently Asked Questions

What is We Bought a Zoo?

We Bought a Zoo is a Drama, Comedy, Family movie directed by . It was released on 2011-12-08.

Who are the main actors in We Bought a Zoo?

The main cast includes Matt Damon, Scarlett Johansson, Thomas Haden Church, Colin Ford, Maggie Elizabeth Jones, .

Where can I watch We Bought a Zoo online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if We Bought a Zoo is available.

Is We Bought a Zoo based on a true story?

A true zoo story.

What is the IMDb rating of We Bought a Zoo?

We Bought a Zoo has an IMDb rating of 6.804/10 based on 2785 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of We Bought a Zoo?

The movie had a production budget of $50,000,000 and earned $120,081,841 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for We Bought a Zoo?

The soundtrack was composed by Dune Entertainment, Estrella Media, Vinyl Films, 20th Century Fox. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was We Bought a Zoo filmed?

We Bought a Zoo was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is We Bought a Zoo?

The total runtime of We Bought a Zoo is 124 minutes.

Is We Bought a Zoo suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to We Bought a Zoo?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to We Bought a Zoo.

Does We Bought a Zoo have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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