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: 6.805/10 (2798 votes)
- Budget: $50,000,000
- Revenue: $120,081,841
- Production Companies: Dune Entertainment, Estrella Media, Vinyl Films, 20th Century Fox
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 4.2131
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew
Matt Damon
as Benjamin Mee
Scarlett Johansson
as Kelly Foster
Thomas Haden Church
as Duncan Mee
Colin Ford
as Dylan Mee
Maggie Elizabeth Jones
as Rosie Mee
Angus Macfadyen
as Peter MacCready
Elle Fanning
as Lily Miska
Patrick Fugit
as Robin Jones
John Michael Higgins
as Walter Ferris
Carla Gallo
as Rhonda Blair
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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 6.805/10 based on 2798 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.
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