We Bought a Zoo(2011)
A true zoo story.
We Bought a Zoo Synopsis
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.
We Bought a Zoo (2011) is a drama, comedy and family film directed by Cameron Crowe, released on November 26, 2011 with a runtime of 2h 4m. It stars Matt Damon, Scarlett Johansson, Thomas Haden Church and Colin Ford. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 3,011 ratings.
- Director:
- Cameron Crowe
- Writers:
- Benjamin Mee, Cameron Crowe, Aline Brosh McKenna
- Producers:
- Julie Yorn, Cameron Crowe, Rick Yorn
- Cinematographer:
- Rodrigo Prieto
- Composer:
- Jon Thor Birgisson
- Production:
- Dune Entertainment, Estrella Media, Vinyl Films, 20th Century Fox
- Budget:
- $50,000,000
- Revenue:
- $120,081,841
- Status:
- Released
We Bought a Zoo (2011) Trailer
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We Bought A Zoo (2011) Trailer - HD Movie
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We Bought a Zoo Cast & Crew
Main cast
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
JB Smoove
as Mr. Stevens
Stephanie Szostak
as Katherine Mee
Key crew
Directed by Cameron Crowe, written by Benjamin Mee, Cameron Crowe and Aline Brosh McKenna, produced by Julie Yorn, Cameron Crowe and Rick Yorn.
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We Bought a Zoo Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 3,011 ratings.
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We Bought a Zoo – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch We Bought a Zoo online?
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We Bought a Zoo (2011) is available to stream on Disney Plus, fuboTV and FXNow, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in We Bought a Zoo?
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The main cast of We Bought a Zoo (2011) includes Matt Damon, Scarlett Johansson, Thomas Haden Church, Colin Ford and Maggie Elizabeth Jones. The film was directed by Cameron Crowe. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was We Bought a Zoo released?
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We Bought a Zoo was released on November 26, 2011 and runs for 2h 4m.
Is We Bought a Zoo worth watching?
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We Bought a Zoo (2011) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 3,011 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, comedy and family films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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