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.
Director: Cameron Crowe
Genre: Drama, Comedy, Family
Runtime: 124 min
Release Date: November 26, 2011
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
Screenplay
- Benjamin Mee (Novel)
- Cameron Crowe (Screenplay)
- Aline Brosh McKenna (Screenplay)
Music: Jon Thor Birgisson
Cinematography: Rodrigo Prieto
Editing: Mark Livolsi
Production: Dune Entertainment, Estrella Media, Vinyl Films, 20th Century Fox
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $50M
Box Office: $120M
Original Language: en
Themes
Strengthening Bonds Between Father and Daughter, Tender Moments of Affection, Hero Journey of a Single Parent, Pet Shenanigans and Funny Animals
Keywords
countryside, rain, zoo, love, based on memoir or autobiography, animals, hard work, blocked road, zoo animals
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is We Bought a Zoo about?
- 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.
- Who directed We Bought a Zoo?
- We Bought a Zoo was directed by Cameron Crowe.
- Who stars in We Bought a Zoo?
- We Bought a Zoo stars Matt Damon, Scarlett Johansson, Thomas Haden Church, Colin Ford, Maggie Elizabeth Jones, Angus Macfadyen.
- How long is We Bought a Zoo?
- We Bought a Zoo has a runtime of 2h 4m (124 minutes).
- What genre is We Bought a Zoo?
- We Bought a Zoo is a Drama, Comedy, Family film.
- What is the budget of We Bought a Zoo?
- We Bought a Zoo had a budget of $50M.
- How much did We Bought a Zoo gross?
- We Bought a Zoo grossed $120M worldwide.
- Where was We Bought a Zoo produced?
- We Bought a Zoo was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of We Bought a Zoo?
- The themes of We Bought a Zoo include: Strengthening Bonds Between Father and Daughter, Tender Moments of Affection, Hero Journey of a Single Parent, Pet Shenanigans and Funny Animals.