We Bought a Zoo

We Bought a Zoo (2011)

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.

Date of release
2011-11-26
TMDB
6.8 / 10 (3042)
Runtime
2h 4m
Genres
Drama, Comedy, Family
Director
Cameron Crowe

Casting

  • 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

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