description We Bought a Zoo Overview
We Bought a Zoo chronicles the efforts of a widowed father who acquires a struggling zoo in Devon, England. Matt Damon stars as Benjamin Mee, alongside his family, attempting to revitalize the facility after its closure. The film is adapted from a memoir about the Dartmoor Zoological Park’s operations.
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info We Bought a Zoo Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 2011 |
help We Bought a Zoo FAQ
Is We Bought a Zoo based on a true story?
Yes, the 2011 film is loosely based on Benjamin Mee's memoir about buying and restoring a failing zoo. The real location was Dartmoor Zoological Park in Devon, England, but the film relocates the story to Southern California.
Who plays Benjamin Mee in We Bought a Zoo?
Matt Damon plays Benjamin Mee, a widowed father trying to rebuild family life while reopening a zoo. Scarlett Johansson plays zookeeper Kelly Foster, a fictionalized character created for the film.
Who directed We Bought a Zoo?
Cameron Crowe directed the film, which was released by 20th Century Fox in December 2011. The movie runs for about two hours and is rated PG.
What is the main challenge Benjamin faces in the film?
Benjamin must satisfy licensing and safety requirements while repairing enclosures, caring for animals, and raising money to reopen the zoo. The story treats the reopening as both a business problem and a way for the family to recover from loss.
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