We Bought a Zoo(2011)

A true zoo story.

68

2h 4m

  • Drama,
  • Comedy,
  • Family

Overview

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.

Cast

  • Matt Damon

    Matt Damon

    Benjamin Mee

  • Scarlett Johansson

    Scarlett Johansson

    Kelly Foster

  • Thomas Haden Church

    Thomas Haden Church

    Duncan Mee

  • Colin Ford

    Colin Ford

    Dylan Mee

  • Maggie Elizabeth Jones

    Maggie Elizabeth Jones

    Rosie Mee

  • Angus Macfadyen

    Angus Macfadyen

    Peter MacCready

  • Elle Fanning

    Elle Fanning

    Lily Miska

  • Patrick Fugit

    Patrick Fugit

    Robin Jones

  • John Michael Higgins

    John Michael Higgins

    Walter Ferris

  • Carla Gallo

    Carla Gallo

    Rhonda Blair

  • JB Smoove

    JB Smoove

    Mr. Stevens

  • Stephanie Szostak

    Stephanie Szostak

    Katherine Mee

  • Michael Panes

    Michael Panes

    Principal

  • Kym Whitley

    Kym Whitley

    Cashier

  • Todd Stanton

    Todd Stanton

    San Diego Vet

  • Lauren Sánchez

    Lauren Sánchez

    TV Anchor

  • Peter Riegert

    Peter Riegert

    Delbert McGinty

  • Roberto Montesinos

    Roberto Montesinos

    Hugo Chavez

  • Desi Lydic

    Desi Lydic

    Shea Seger (Lasagna Mom)

  • Erick Chavarria

    Erick Chavarria

    Ernesto

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Status

Released (Dec 8, 2011)

Budget

$50,000,000

Revenue

$120,081,841

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