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We Bought a Zoo Movie (2011): Where to watch and stream online

Q: Where can I stream We Bought a Zoo?

You can stream We Bought a Zoo on: Disney+, Apple TV Store and Amazon Store

We Bought a Zoo

Comedy Family Drama

2011, Movie, 2h 4min

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.

Country: United States

Director:

Cameron Crowe

Cast:

Matt Damon,

Scarlett Johansson,

John Michael Higgins,

Angus Macfadyen

Reviews

Critic Keith Phipps

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...tries to fuse the story of a grieving family’s attempts to cope with a devastating loss with a broad, crowd-pleasing family comedy involving drunken zookeepers, winsome kids, cute animals, and persnickety inspectors.

Read full review at The A.V. Club

Critic Ian Freer

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...it is good to have the righteous dude back.

Read full review at Empire

Critic Peter Bradshaw

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It's an easy-going, likable film.

Read full review at The Guardian

Emilia Roskilde

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👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼

2 years ago

Critic Mia Brygger

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Når det (...) faktisk lykkedes Crowe at holde filmen fra det navlepillende og selvhøjtidelige Pay It Forward-terræn, skyldes det i høj grad Matt Damon, Scarlett Johansson og resten af castet, som alle er ubegribelig overbevisende...

Read full review at Cinemazone

Critic Lotta Zachrisson

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...en småputtrig familjerulle med lagom delar drama och söt humor.

Read full review at Moviezine

Frequently asked questions

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In "We Bought a Zoo," a grieving widower named Benjamin seeks a fresh start for himself and his two young children. He makes a bold decision to purchase an old house in the countryside, which unexpectedly comes with its own dilapidated zoo. As they settle into their new life surrounded by an array of animals, the family faces both challenges and joys, learning to adapt in this unconventional home. With the help of dedicated zookeepers, they embark on an adventure filled with heartwarming moments and humorous escapades. Throughout their journey, they discover not only the bonds that strengthen their family but also what it truly means to embrace life’s unpredictability. This uplifting film captures themes of love, resilience, and the importance of following one's dreams against all odds.

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You can stream We Bought a Zoo on: Disney+ Apple TV Store Amazon Store