We Bought a Zoo
2012, English. Directed by Cameron Crowe.
A true zoo story.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 3,069 TMDB viewer ratings.
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We Bought a Zoo is streaming on JioHotstar in India.
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Cast & crew
- Cameron CroweDirector
- Matt DamonBenjamin Mee
- Scarlett JohanssonKelly Foster
- Thomas Haden ChurchDuncan Mee
- Colin FordDylan Mee
- Maggie Elizabeth JonesRosie Mee
- Angus MacfadyenPeter MacCready
- Elle FanningLily Miska
- Patrick FugitRobin Jones
- John Michael HigginsWalter Ferris
- Carla GalloRhonda Blair
- JB SmooveMr. Stevens
- Stephanie SzostakKatherine Mee
Details
- Released
- 23 March 2012
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Cameron Crowe, Aline Brosh McKenna
- Budget
- $50M
- Box office
- $120M
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What We Bought a Zoo is based on
We Bought a Zoo is based on We Bought a Zoo, a 2008 memoir or autobiography.
Memoir or autobiography · 2008
We Bought a Zoo
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We Bought a Zoo: quick answers
Is We Bought a Zoo worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 3,069 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is We Bought a Zoo?
We Bought a Zoo runs 124 minutes (2h 4m).
Does We Bought a Zoo have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for We Bought a Zoo. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
We Bought a Zoo parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
We Bought a Zoo is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is We Bought a Zoo on?
We Bought a Zoo is streaming on JioHotstar in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like We Bought a Zoo?
If you liked We Bought a Zoo, try Six Pack, Red Dog, Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco.
Who directed We Bought a Zoo?
We Bought a Zoo (2012) was directed by Cameron Crowe and stars Matt Damon, Scarlett Johansson, Thomas Haden Church.
What is We Bought a Zoo based on?
We Bought a Zoo is based on We Bought a Zoo, a 2008 memoir or autobiography.