Benjamin Mee (Matt Damon) is a recently widowed man with a young family; 14 year old Dylan (Colin Ford) and 7 year old Rosie (Maggie Elizabeth Jones).
After the death of his wife he impulsively decides to give his family a fresh start; buying a house and estate miles out of the city which also includes a run down, dilapidated zoo complete with 200 animals. His resolve to try and restore the zoo (a condition of the purchase) delights his daughter but dismays his troubled teenage son. The three set about rebuilding and renovating the ramshackle zoo along... with the help of dedicated head keeper, Kelly (Scarlett Johansson) but, predictably, things do not go quite as smoothly as expected.
The family have to work exceptionally hard to overcome their grief and sorrow at the loss of their wife/mother. Then they have to face up to their incredibly challenging, completely different lifestyle and the myriad of difficulties and disappointments they encounter as they try to make their new venture work. We Bought a Zoo is a comedy-drama from 2011 and is based on the 2008 memoir by British journalist Benjamin Mee. It was directed by Cameron Crowe.
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Please note this is a region 2 DVD and will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play. We Bought A Zoo is a funny, inspiring and true story about the magical power of family to persevere in the face of extraordinary challenges. Matt Damon is Benjamin Mee - who, looking to give his family a much needed fresh start, moves to a home situated in the middle of a dilapidated zoo which he sets about bringing back to its glorious state. Also starring Scarlett Johansson and Elle Fanning. Acclaimed Director Cameron Crowe's first family offering, starring Matt Damon, Scarlett Johansson & Elle Fanning in this funny, inspiring and true story of triumph over adversity. Based on the best-selling book. Actors Matt Damon, Scarlett Johansson, Elle Fanning, Stephanie Szostak, Carla Gallo, Thomas Haden Church, Patrick Fugit, Angus Macfadyen, John Michael Higgins, Colin Ford, Desi Lydic, J.B. Smoove, Maggie Elizabeth Jones, Nicole Andrews & Mark Hengst Director Cameron Crowe Certificate PG Year 2011 Screen 1.85:1 Anamorphic Languages English - Dolby Digital (5.1) Additional Languages English Audio Description ; Spanish Subtitles English for the hearing impaired ; Danish ; Finnish ; Norwegian ; Swedish ; Spanish Closed Captions Yes Duration 1 hour and 58 minutes (approx)
Matt Damon stars in this feelgood family feature based on the memoir by Benjamin Mee. Newly widowed Benjamin (Damon) is finding life difficult trying to raise his two young children. Urged on by his father, Duncan (Thomas Haden Church), to start over, Benjamin decides to purchase a rundown zoo in the countryside in the hope that it will bring his family together again. Having to care for 47 species, and with his friends thinking he's mad, Benjamin sets out to restore the zoo to its former glory with the help of a small but loyal staff led by Kelly Foster (Scarlett Johansson).
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