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Feature film — 2011

We Bought a Zoo (2011)

6.82h 4mDrama — 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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A high-signal pick with 3,065 votes.

Dune Entertainment / Estrella Media / Vinyl Films / 20th Century Fox

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Director: Cameron Crowe

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Cast & crew

Matt Damon as Benjamin Mee

Matt Damon

Benjamin Mee

Scarlett Johansson as Kelly Foster

Scarlett Johansson

Kelly Foster

Thomas Haden Church as Duncan Mee

Thomas Haden Church

Duncan Mee

Colin Ford as Dylan Mee

Colin Ford

Dylan Mee

Maggie Elizabeth Jones as Rosie Mee

Maggie Elizabeth Jones

Rosie Mee

Angus Macfadyen as Peter MacCready

Angus Macfadyen

Peter MacCready

Elle Fanning as Lily Miska

Elle Fanning

Lily Miska

Patrick Fugit as Robin Jones

Patrick Fugit

Robin Jones

John Michael Higgins as Walter Ferris

John Michael Higgins

Walter Ferris

Carla Gallo as Rhonda Blair

Carla Gallo

Rhonda Blair

JB Smoove as Mr. Stevens

JB Smoove

Mr. Stevens

Stephanie Szostak as Katherine Mee

Stephanie Szostak

Katherine Mee

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