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We Bought a Zoo

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.

20112h 4mPGDrama, Comedy, Family

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About We Bought a Zoo

Directors
Cameron Crowe
Cast
Matt Damon, Scarlett Johansson, Thomas Haden Church, Colin Ford, Maggie Elizabeth Jones, Angus Macfadyen
Genres
Drama, Comedy, Family
Content rating
PG
Original language
English
Production countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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