We Bought a Zoo
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Synopsis
Set in Southern California, a father moves his young family to the countryside to renovate and re-open a struggling zoo.
Cast
- Matt Damon
- Scarlett Johansson
- Thomas Haden Church
- Patrick Fugit
- Colin Ford
- Elle Fanning
- Maggie Elizabeth Jones
- John Michael Higgins
- Angus MacFadyen
- Peter Riegert
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- Sep 6, 2016
in one scene matt damon is telling his small daughter to reach out and grab her dead mother's spirit to put it in her heart, two minutes later his emo son gets really angry and screams "WHATEVER DAD!!!" and dropkicks a snake across the front yard and runs away
sydneyJul 16, 2016they bought a zoo
robertaJan 2, 2021There's a fundamental reason why I love this film. It's not because its some unrecognised masterpiece that deserves every award it can get, it really doesn't, but it's because of how personally connected I feel to ever single second of it. I've ran from calling this my…
George Clark -
Sounds like a Youtube clickbait video title
LindseyOct 9, 2020did that dude just PUNT a snake
adamboltJan 19, 2020matt damon has HUGE youth pastor energy
minick - Jul 19, 2021
A big warm hug of a movie. And who doesn’t want that.
Jordan HorowitzOct 11, 2020they really did buy that zoo 😭😭😭
chloe 💓Feb 17, 2022despite the fact that they bought a literal zoo the most unrealistic part was when he acted like driving nine miles was the end of the world
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- Eliska Fiskova lovedWe Bought a Zoo
Comfort movie😭❤️
FredricoCraft likedWe Bought a ZooCute little Matt Damon film
Kate P lovedWe Bought a ZooIt was so good. You would not except the twists and turns of the movie.It had amazing actors and actresses and just makes me happy. It seems like a sad movie sometimes but it isn’t.The way that they do everything in the movie and not knowing if the animals are real, wows me a lot
- bri lovedWe Bought a Zoo
LOVE. this movie the perfect mix of funny & inspirational about life in general. the “20 seconds of insane bravery can change your life” quote helped me a lot with my anxiety.
Alexander lovedWe Bought a ZooStill my favorite movie of all time. I honestly don’t think it’s going to be topped, and I can’t make it through without crying once ♥️😂 LOVE IT!!
martona is "meh" onWe Bought a Zoosaw this on a boat with a couple almost having sex right beside me
- Maiya likedWe Bought a Zoo
Gives you a very heartfelt feeling. It’s super sweet!
Thomas Waddington likedWe Bought a ZooDon’t have kids, Have a zoo
carter lovedWe Bought a Zoosuch a sweet movie based on a true story of a family in the UK. i saw this when it first came out and was reminded of it again. great story
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Metacritic
Dec 22, 2011
Provides a welcome seasonal dash of wholesomeness and humor.
Ann Hornaday
Washington Post
Dec 21, 2011
Damon can elevate just about anything in which he appears.
Bill Goodykoontz
Arizona Republic
Frequently Asked Questions
Is We Bought a Zoo (2011) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as PG (Parental Guidance Suggested). It's generally considered a family-friendly movie.
How long is We Bought a Zoo (2011)?
The movie is 2hr 4min long.
What's We Bought a Zoo (2011) about?
Set in Southern California, a father moves his young family to the countryside to renovate and re-open a struggling zoo.
Who's the cast of We Bought a Zoo (2011)?
- Matt Damon as Benjamin Mee
- Scarlett Johansson as Kelly Foster
- Thomas Haden Church as Duncan Mee
- Patrick Fugit as Robin Jones
- Colin Ford as Dylan Mee
- Elle Fanning as Lily Miska
- Maggie Elizabeth Jones as Rosie Mee
- John Michael Higgins as Walter Ferris
- Angus MacFadyen as Peter MacCready
- Peter Riegert as Delbert McGinty
Who's the director behind We Bought a Zoo (2011)?
Cameron Crowe directed We Bought a Zoo (2011).
Who produced We Bought a Zoo (2011)?
Julie Yorn, Cameron Crowe and Rick Yorn produced We Bought a Zoo (2011).
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