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We Bought a Zoo

We Bought a Zoo

2011·Movie·2h 4mPG

Drama, Comedy, Family

6.8 / 10 (3,065 votes)

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.

Directed by
Cameron Crowe
Original language
English
Released
26 November 2011

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Last verified 2 Nov 2026

Cast

  • 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