The Zookeeper's Wife
2017, English. Directed by Niki Caro.
They gave all they had to save all they could
The account of keepers of the Warsaw Zoo, Jan and Antonina Zabinski, who helped save hundreds of people and animals during the Nazi invasion.
- Runtime
- 2h 6m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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The Zookeeper's Wife isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Niki CaroDirector
- Jessica ChastainAntonina Żabińska
- Daniel BrühlLutz Heck
- Johan HeldenberghJan Żabiński
- Michael McElhattonJerzyk
- Timothy RadfordRyszard Żabiński (Younger)
- Efrat DorMagda Gross
- Iddo GoldbergMaurycy Fraenkel
- Shira HaasUrszula
- Val MalokuRyszard Zabinski
- Martha IssováRegina Kenigswein
- Frederick PrestonMiecio Kenigswein
- Goran KostićMr. Kinszerbaum
Details
- Released
- 31 March 2017
- Country
- Czech Republic, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Angela Workman
- Budget
- $20M
- Box office
- $26M
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What The Zookeeper's Wife is based on
The Zookeeper's Wife is based on The Zookeeper's Wife (2007) by Diane Ackerman.
True story · 2007
The Zookeeper's Wife
By Diane Ackerman
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The Zookeeper's Wife: quick answers
Is The Zookeeper's Wife worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 1,596 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Zookeeper's Wife?
The Zookeeper's Wife runs 126 minutes (2h 6m).
Does The Zookeeper's Wife have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Zookeeper's Wife. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Zookeeper's Wife parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Zookeeper's Wife is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Zookeeper's Wife on?
The Zookeeper's Wife isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Zookeeper's Wife?
If you liked The Zookeeper's Wife, try The Boy in the Woods, The Zone of Interest, The Monuments Men.
Who directed The Zookeeper's Wife?
The Zookeeper's Wife (2017) was directed by Niki Caro and stars Jessica Chastain, Daniel Brühl, Johan Heldenbergh.
What is The Zookeeper's Wife based on?
The Zookeeper's Wife is based on The Zookeeper's Wife (2007) by Diane Ackerman.