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We Bought a Zoo (2011)

Nov 26, 2011 · 2h 4m

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3,070 votes on TMDB

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.

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  • Scarlett Johansson Scarlett Johansson Kelly Foster
  • Thomas Haden Church Thomas Haden Church Duncan Mee
  • Colin Ford Colin Ford Dylan Mee
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  • John Michael Higgins John Michael Higgins Walter Ferris
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  • Stephanie Szostak Stephanie Szostak Katherine Mee
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