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We Bought a Zoo

A true zoo story.

2011 · PG · 2h 4m

Directed by Cameron Crowe

6.8

TMDB audience score
3,069 votes, out of 10

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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.

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Cast

  • Matt Damon
    Benjamin Mee

  • Scarlett Johansson
    Kelly Foster

  • Thomas Haden Church
    Duncan Mee

  • Colin Ford
    Dylan Mee

  • Maggie Elizabeth Jones
    Rosie Mee

  • Angus Macfadyen
    Peter MacCready

  • Elle Fanning
    Lily Miska

  • Patrick Fugit
    Robin Jones

  • John Michael Higgins
    Walter Ferris

  • Carla Gallo
    Rhonda Blair

  • JB Smoove
    Mr. Stevens

  • Stephanie Szostak
    Katherine Mee

  • Michael Panes
    Principal

  • Kym Whitley
    Cashier

  • Todd Stanton
    San Diego Vet

  • Lauren Sánchez Bezos
    TV Anchor

  • Peter Riegert
    Delbert McGinty

  • Roberto Montesinos
    Hugo Chavez