We Bought a Zoo

IMDb link: 1389137
IMDb rating: 7 (160,270 votes)
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Family
Director: Scarlett Johansson, Cameron Crowe, Thomas Haden Church
Cast: Matt Damon, Colin Ford and others

Release date: 23 Dec 2011
Release year: 2011
Runtime: 124 minutes
Country: United States
Keywords: based on true story, zoo, courage, babe scientist, based on book, single father, zoo at home, moving to different home, zookeeper, father son relationship

Plot:

Benjamin has lost his wife. In a bid to start his life over, he purchases a large house situated in the middle of a zoo. This is 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, Kelly, and the rest of the staff. But the zoo soon runs into financial trouble. The staff must get it back to its former glory, pass a zoo inspection, and get it open to the public again.

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