How long is We Bought a Zoo?

We Bought a Zoo is 2 h 4 min long (124 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:04 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

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We Bought a Zoo is rated PG in the US.

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We Bought a Zoo (2011) runs 2 h 4 min, is rated PG in the US and averages 6.8 from 3,067 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime: 2 h 4 min — ends 10:04 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: PG (US)
Genres: Drama, Comedy, Family
Released: November 26, 2011
TMDB rating: 6.8 / 10 from 3,067 votes
Director: Cameron Crowe
Starring: Matt Damon, Scarlett Johansson, Thomas Haden Church, Colin Ford
Language: English

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama and Comedy reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.

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How long is We Bought a Zoo?: We Bought a Zoo is 2 h 4 min long (124 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:04 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is We Bought a Zoo rated?: We Bought a Zoo is rated PG in the US.
Is We Bought a Zoo a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Comedy reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream We Bought a Zoo?: In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Disney Plus (subscription), Tubi TV (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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