
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
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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Trailers & Clips
Why Did You Buy This Place?
Give Me Some Fork
Official Trailer
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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?▼
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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.
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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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