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We Bought a Zoo
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We Bought a Zoo

2011-11-26 · 124 min · ★ 6.8

Drama · Comedy · Family

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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Directors
Cameron Crowe
Production companies
Dune Entertainment, Estrella Media, Vinyl Films, 20th Century Fox
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 50,000,000
Revenue
USD 120,081,841

Top Cast

Matt DamonMatt DamonBenjamin Mee
Scarlett JohanssonScarlett JohanssonKelly Foster
Thomas Haden ChurchThomas Haden ChurchDuncan Mee
Colin FordColin FordDylan Mee
Maggie Elizabeth JonesMaggie Elizabeth JonesRosie Mee
Angus MacfadyenAngus MacfadyenPeter MacCready
Elle FanningElle FanningLily Miska
Patrick FugitPatrick FugitRobin Jones
John Michael HigginsJohn Michael HigginsWalter Ferris
Carla GalloCarla GalloRhonda Blair
JB SmooveJB SmooveMr. Stevens
Stephanie SzostakStephanie SzostakKatherine Mee
Michael PanesMichael PanesPrincipal
Kym WhitleyKym WhitleyCashier
Todd StantonTodd StantonSan Diego Vet
Lauren Sánchez BezosLauren Sánchez BezosTV Anchor
Peter RiegertPeter RiegertDelbert McGinty
Roberto MontesinosRoberto MontesinosHugo Chavez
Desi LydicDesi LydicShea Seger (Lasagna Mom)
Erick ChavarriaErick ChavarriaErnesto

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