Movie details

We Bought a Zoo

Name: We Bought a Zoo
Genre: Drama, Comedy, Family
Released: 2011-11-26
Duration: 124 min
Cast: Matt Damon, Scarlett Johansson, Thomas Haden Church, Colin Ford, Maggie Elizabeth Jones

A true zoo story.

2011 2h 4m 6.8 rated Drama, Comedy, Family

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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Starring

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

Made by

Director

Cameron Crowe

Studios

Dune Entertainment, Estrella Media, Vinyl Films, 20th Century Fox

Release

2011-11-26

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About We Bought a Zoo

We Bought a Zoo is a 2011 movie in the Drama, Comedy, Family space directed by Cameron Crowe and starring Matt Damon, Scarlett Johansson, Thomas Haden Church. Use this page to watch the trailer, check cast and production details, save it to your lists, or jump to where it is available to watch.