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We Bought a Zoo (2011)

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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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Director
Cameron Crowe
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    Benjamin Mee Matt Damon
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    Kelly Foster Scarlett Johansson
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    Duncan Mee Thomas Haden Church
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    Dylan Mee Colin Ford
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    Rosie Mee Maggie Elizabeth Jones
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    Peter MacCready Angus Macfadyen
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    Lily Miska Elle Fanning
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    Robin Jones Patrick Fugit

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  • rain
  • zoo
  • love
  • based on memoir or autobiography
  • animals
  • hard work
  • blocked road