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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.
Warm sunlight and the chaotic energy of exotic animals create a sense of hopeful, messy renewal. This gentle fable finds beauty in the struggle of rebuilding a broken family amidst the scent of hay and the demands of a struggling sanctuary.
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Cameron Crowe
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Matt Damon, Scarlett Johansson, Thomas Haden Church, Colin Ford, Maggie Elizabeth Jones, Angus Macfadyen, Elle Fanning, Patrick Fugit, John Michael Higgins, Carla Gallo
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We Bought a Zoo
You can stream We Bought a Zoo (2011) on Disney+ with a subscription, rent on Apple TV+, or buy on Apple TV+.
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Director
Cameron Crowe
Cast
Matt Damon, Scarlett Johansson, Thomas Haden Church, Colin Ford, Maggie Elizabeth Jones, Angus Macfadyen, Elle Fanning, Patrick Fugit, John Michael Higgins, Carla Gallo
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