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We Bought a Zoo

Film · 2011

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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The people who made it

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Behind the camera

  1. Cameron Crowedirector · writer · producer
  2. Aline Brosh McKennawriter
  3. Ilona Herzbergexecutive producer
  4. Mark Livolsieditor
  5. Jon Thor Birgissoncomposer
  6. Gail Levincasting director
  7. Rodrigo Prietocinematographer
  8. Michelle Panekproducer
  9. Marc R. Gordonproducer
  10. Paul Deasonproducer
  11. Christina Graffproducer
  12. Rick Yornproducer
  13. Aldric La'Auli Porterproducer
  14. Julie Yornproducer
  15. Jeffrey Harlackerproducer
  16. Clay A. Griffithproduction designer

On screen

  1. Colin Fordlead actor
  2. Thomas Haden Churchlead actor
  3. Scarlett Johanssonlead actor
  4. Matt Damonlead actor
  5. Maggie Elizabeth Jonessupporting actor
  6. Patrick Fugitsupporting actor
  7. Angus Macfadyensupporting actor
  8. Carla Gallosupporting actor
  9. Elle Fanningsupporting actor
  10. JB Smoovesupporting actor
  11. John Michael Higginssupporting actor
  12. Michelle Panekguest actor
  13. Alexia Barrosoguest actor
  14. Benjamin Meeguest actor
  15. Caroline Hannaguest actor
  16. Christie Kittelsenguest actor
  17. Curtis Croweguest actor
  18. David James Pryceguest actor
  19. Ella Meeguest actor
  20. Gary D. Robertsonguest actor
  21. Kate Yervesguest actor
  22. Leslie Trotterguest actor
  23. Machelle Glassburnguest actor
  24. Milo Meeguest actor
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From the people who made We Bought a Zoo

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Through the cast

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