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We Bought a Zoo (2011): movie guide
We Bought a Zoo (2011) is a Drama, Comedy, Family running about 124 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 6.8/10 from 3,070 votes. Notable cast includes Matt Damon, Scarlett Johansson, Thomas Haden Church, Colin Ford. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 2011-11-26
- Runtime: 124 min
- TMDB: 6.8/10
- Genres: Drama, Comedy, Family
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 2011-11-26
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What is We Bought a Zoo about?
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.
Cast highlights
We Bought a Zoo features Matt Damon, Scarlett Johansson, Thomas Haden Church, Colin Ford, Maggie Elizabeth Jones, Angus Macfadyen. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 2011-11-26. Runtime: 124 minutes. TMDB score: 6.8/10 (3,070 votes). Genres: Drama, Comedy, Family. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is We Bought a Zoo?
- We Bought a Zoo is listed as Drama, Comedy, Family on TMDB.
- How long is We Bought a Zoo?
- We Bought a Zoo runs about 124 minutes.
- Who stars in We Bought a Zoo?
- Cast highlights include Matt Damon, Scarlett Johansson, Thomas Haden Church, Colin Ford, Maggie Elizabeth Jones, Angus Macfadyen.
- Does Cinema Box stream We Bought a Zoo?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
- Where can I track We Bought a Zoo?
- Open the We Bought a Zoo page on cinemabox.app or install the official Cinema Box Android app from Google Play for watchlists and discovery tools.
