We Bought a Zoo (2011)
Movie 2h 4m ★ 6.8/10
Good for tonight if you want to: make me laugh, i want to feel something, family night
We Bought a Zoo is a comedy, drama and family movie from 2011. It is directed by Cameron Crowe. The cast includes Colin Ford, Patrick Fugit and Matt Damon. The running time is 2h 4m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.8 out of 10.
67Tonight Score Well rated.
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 & crew
- Cameron CroweDirector
- Colin Fordas Dylan Mee
- Patrick Fugitas Robin Jones
- Matt Damonas Benjamin Mee
- Kym Whitleyas Cashier
- John Michael Higginsas Walter Ferris
- Thomas Haden Churchas Duncan Mee
- Elle Fanningas Lily Miska
- Scarlett Johanssonas Kelly Foster
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Questions about We Bought a Zoo
- What genre is We Bought a Zoo?
- We Bought a Zoo is categorised as Comedy, Drama, Family.
- Who stars in We Bought a Zoo?
- Colin Ford, Patrick Fugit, Matt Damon, Kym Whitley, John Michael Higgins appear in the main cast.
- Who directed We Bought a Zoo?
- Cameron Crowe directed We Bought a Zoo.
- How long is We Bought a Zoo?
- We Bought a Zoo runs for 2h 4m (124 minutes).
- Is We Bought a Zoo worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 6.8/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch We Bought a Zoo?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
