We Bought a Zoo
Movie
2011
PG
2 HOURS 4 MINS
Children
Comedy drama
Following his wife’s untimely death, a single father decides to make a fresh start by quitting his job and moving his family to a dilapidated zoo.
Cast & Crew
Matt Damon Benjamin Mee
Scarlett Johansson Kelly Foster
Thomas Haden Church Duncan Mee
Patrick Fugit Robin Jones
Colin Ford Dylan Mee
Elle Fanning Lily Miska
Maggie Elizabeth Jones Rosie Mee
John Michael Higgins Walter Ferris
Angus MacFadyen Peter MacCready
Peter Riegert Delbert McGinty
Stephanie Szostak Katherine Mee
JB Smoove Mr. Stevens
Dustin Ybarra Nathan
Sam Fox Alison
Cameron Crowe Director
Aline Brosh McKenna Screenwriter
Cameron Crowe Screenwriter
Julie Yorn Producer
Cameron Crowe Producer
Rick Yorn Producer
Ilona Herzberg Executive Producer
Rodrigo Prieto Cinematography
Mark Livolsi Film Editing
Jónsi Original Music
Clay Griffith Production Design
Peter Borck Supervising Art Direction
Domenic Silvestri Art Director
Wayne Shepherd Set Decoration
Deborah L. Scott Costume Design
Gail Levin Casting
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Upcoming TV Airings
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Wednesday, December 11
Looking for a fresh start, a single father (Matt Damon) moves his family to a dilapidated zoo.
Wednesday, December 11
Looking for a fresh start, a single father (Matt Damon) moves his family to a dilapidated zoo.
Tuesday, December 17
Looking for a fresh start, a single father (Matt Damon) moves his family to a dilapidated zoo.
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