We Bought a Zoo
“A true zoo story.”
2011•PG•2h 4m•6.8•Released
DramaComedyFamily
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.
Director
Cameron Crowe
Writer
Cameron Crowe, Aline Brosh McKenna
Budget
$50M
Revenue
$120M
Languages
English
Studio
Dune Entertainment
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
Production
Company
Dune Entertainment
Company
Estrella Media
Company
Vinyl Films
Company
20th Century Fox
Producer
Rick Yorn
Producer
Julie Yorn
Producer
Cameron Crowe
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