We Bought a Zoo

We Bought a Zoo

A true zoo story.

6.8 /10 2,929 votes
November 26, 2011 2h 4m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Cameron Crowe
Writers Benjamin Mee, Cameron Crowe
Studio Dune Entertainment
Rating 6.8/10
Language EN
Budget $50,000,000

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Cast & Crew

Matt Damon

Matt Damon

Benjamin Mee

Scarlett Johansson

Scarlett Johansson

Kelly Foster

Thomas Haden Church

Thomas Haden Church

Duncan Mee

Colin Ford

Colin Ford

Dylan Mee

Maggie Elizabeth Jones

Maggie Elizabeth Jones

Rosie Mee

Angus Macfadyen

Angus Macfadyen

Peter MacCready

Elle Fanning

Elle Fanning

Lily Miska

Patrick Fugit

Patrick Fugit

Robin Jones

John Michael Higgins

John Michael Higgins

Walter Ferris

Carla Gallo

Carla Gallo

Rhonda Blair

JB Smoove

JB Smoove

Mr. Stevens

Stephanie Szostak

Stephanie Szostak

Katherine Mee

Frequently Asked Questions

We Bought a Zoo was released on November 26, 2011.

The runtime of We Bought a Zoo is 2h 4m.

We Bought a Zoo is a Drama, Comedy, Family movie.

We Bought a Zoo has a rating of 6.8 out of 10 on TMDB.

We Bought a Zoo is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

We Bought a Zoo was directed by Cameron Crowe.

The main cast of We Bought a Zoo includes Matt Damon, Scarlett Johansson, Thomas Haden Church.

We Bought a Zoo is originally in English.