We Bought a Zoo

"A true zoo story."

Dec 23 2011 PG 2h 4m
Comedy, Drama, 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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Plot

Benjamin Mee (Matt Damon) and his children struggle to move forward in life after the death of their dear wife and mother. Seeking a fresh start for him and his two mourning children, Benjamin buys and endeavors to save the life of a dying zoo, and in turn the life of his little family.

Written by

Aline Brosh McKenna, Cameron Crowe, Benjamin Mee

Directed by

Cameron Crowe

Cast

Matt Damon, Scarlett Johansson, Thomas Haden Church

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

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

Languages

English

Awards

1 win & 8 nominations total

Trailers
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Scores
# of Votes
158,177
Average Rating
7 out of 10
Metascore
58
Popularity
NA