We bought a Zoo

Name: We bought a Zoo
Genre: Drama,Comedy
Released: 2010-05-20
Rating: 9.0
Cast: Scarlett Johansson, Matt Damon, Elle Fanning, Thomas Haden Church

Cameron Crowe with Scarlett JohanssonMatt DamonElle FanningThomas Haden Church Patrick FugitCarla Gallo

2011 Drama United States 123 minutes

Benjamin has lost his wife. In a bid to start his life over, he purchases a large house that has a zoo. This is welcome news for his daughter, but his son is not happy about it. The zoo is need of renovation and Benjamin sets about the work with the head keeper, Kelly, and the rest of the zoo staff. But, the zoo soon runs into financial trouble. The staff must get the zoo back to it's former glory, pass a zoo inspection, and get it back open to the public.

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My opinion 9/10 

217th on Justwatch

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Directed by : Cameron Crowe

Release date: 18 April 2012

Genre: Drama, Comedy

We bought a Zoo .

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Casting

Scarlett Johansson

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Matt Damon

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Thomas Haden Church

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Patrick Fugit

Carla Gallo

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