We Bought a Zoo

We Bought a Zoo

2011 · 124 min · EN · PG · 6.8 (2,502 votes)
Dir. Cameron Crowe · Starring Matt Damon, Scarlett Johansson, Thomas Haden Church, Colin Ford, Maggie Elizabeth Jones, Angus Macfadyen · Music Jon Thor Birgisson

A True Zoo Story

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.

VIBE

This film offers a gentle, uplifting journey through loss and renewal. It feels like a warm embrace, blending moments of genuine sadness with an overriding sense of hope and the quiet joy of rebuilding. Expect a comforting, earnest experience focused on the resilience of the human spirit amidst charming, natural backdrops.

heartwarminghopefulbittersweetresilientcomfortingsteadyfeel-good family dramasentimental storytellinglush cinematographyinspirational narrativegriefnew beginningsfamily bondscommunityperseverance
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