We Bought a Zoo (2011)
Movie · 124 min
ComedyDramaFamily
6.8/10
English (original)
Where to watch now
Rent or buy
Story
“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.
Trailer
Cast
Matt Damon
Benjamin Mee
Scarlett Johansson
Kelly Foster
Thomas Haden Church
Duncan Mee
Colin Ford
Dylan Mee
Maggie Elizabeth Jones
Rosie Mee
Angus Macfadyen
Peter MacCready
Elle Fanning
Lily Miska
Patrick Fugit
Robin Jones
John Michael Higgins
Walter Ferris
Carla Gallo
Rhonda Blair
JB Smoove
Mr. Stevens
Stephanie Szostak
Katherine Mee
Michael Panes
Principal
Kym Whitley
Cashier
Todd Stanton
San Diego Vet
Lauren Sánchez Bezos
TV Anchor
Peter Riegert
Delbert McGinty
Roberto Montesinos
Hugo Chavez
Availability history
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26 November 2011
Released
1 August 2026
Added on JioHotstarOn subscription
1 August 2026
Added on Google Play MoviesFor rent
1 August 2026
Added on YouTubeFor rent
1 August 2026
Added on Google Play MoviesTo buy
1 August 2026
Added on YouTubeTo buy
today
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Movie facts
Director
Cameron Crowe
Writer
Aline Brosh McKenna, Cameron Crowe
Year
2011
Type
Movie
Runtime
124 min
Original language
English
Release date
26 November 2011
Status
Released
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When was We Bought a Zoo released?
We Bought a Zoo was released on 26 November 2011.
How long is We Bought a Zoo?
We Bought a Zoo runs about 124 minutes.
What languages is We Bought a Zoo in?
We Bought a Zoo is available in: English.