Acclaimed filmmaker Cameron Crowe (“Jerry Maguire,” “Almost Famous”) directs a story about finding joy, the power of family, and the triumph of hope. A widowed father buys a dilapidated zoo in hopes of making a fresh start. While facing enormous odds to keep the zoo open, he must find the courage to recommit to his children and to their new life together. Based on a true story.

CAST AND CREW

Matt Damon Scarlett Johansson Elle Fanning Patrick Fugit Carla Gallo Cameron Crowe

GENRE

Comedy, Drama

CERTIFICATE

Contains mild language

RUN TIME

2 hours 4 minutes

RELEASED

2012