We Bought a Zoo (2011)

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.

English
Rated PG
😂Comedy
🎭Drama
👪Family

Released

26th November 2011

14 years ago

Runtime

2 hours 4 minutes

Finishes at 9:28am

Budget

$50,000,000 ($74,200,000 today)

Revenue $120,081,841

Directed by

Cameron Crowe

Written by

Cameron Crowe, Aline Brosh McKenna

Ratings and awards

1 win & 8 nominations total

7/10
64%
58%
68%
65%

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We Bought a Zoo

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