We Bought a Zoo

Name: We Bought a Zoo
Genre: Drama, Comedy, Family
Released: 2011-11-26
Duration: 124 min
Rating: 6.8
Cast: Matt Damon, Scarlett Johansson, Thomas Haden Church, Colin Ford, Maggie Elizabeth Jones

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A true zoo story.

6.8(2,884 votes)

2011

2h 4m

DramaComedyFamily

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Overview

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.