We Bought a Zoo
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.
Critics Sentiment
Benjamin tells children how he met Katherine at restaurant
Benjamin struggles with grief seven months after Katherine's death
The film recovers from its heavy, dark opening to deliver an emotionally satisfying and heartwarming conclusion.
We Bought a Zoo starts with a problematically heavy tone that reviewers found unconvincing for family entertainment, but gradually finds its heart through strong performances and genuine emotion. The film builds to a widely praised finale that critics found deeply moving and worth the journey, despite predictable plot elements throughout.
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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
Desi Lydic
Shea Seger (Lasagna Mom)
Erick Chavarria
Ernesto
Crew
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