We Bought a Zoo
"A true zoo story."
Originally released in 2011. We Bought a Zoo is a drama/comedy film. directed by Cameron Crowe. With a runtime of 2h 4m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Matt Damon, Scarlett Johansson, and Thomas Haden Church
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 26, 2011
14 years ago
Runtime
2h 4m
124 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (2,869 votes)
Budget
$50M
Production budget
Box Office
$120.1M
2.4x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Matt Damon
as Benjamin Mee
Scarlett Johansson
as Kelly Foster
Thomas Haden Church
as Duncan Mee
Colin Ford
as Dylan Mee
Maggie Elizabeth Jones
as Rosie Mee
Angus Macfadyen
as Peter MacCready
Elle Fanning
as Lily Miska
Patrick Fugit
as Robin Jones
John Michael Higgins
as Walter Ferris
Carla Gallo
as Rhonda Blair
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $50,000,000
- Revenue
- $120,081,841
Production Companies
- Dune Entertainment
- Estrella Media
- Vinyl Films
- 20th Century Fox
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 r...
Who directed We Bought a Zoo?
We Bought a Zoo was directed by Cameron Crowe.
How long is We Bought a Zoo?
We Bought a Zoo has a runtime of 2 hours and 4 minutes (124 minutes total).
When was We Bought a Zoo released?
We Bought a Zoo was released on November 26, 2011 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in We Bought a Zoo?
The main cast of We Bought a Zoo includes Matt Damon, Scarlett Johansson, Thomas Haden Church, Colin Ford, Maggie Elizabeth Jones.
Is We Bought a Zoo worth watching?
We Bought a Zoo has a user rating of 6.8/10 based on 2,869 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.