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We Bought a Zoo

6.820112h 4mMovieDramaComedyFamily

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…

DirectorCameron Crowe
WritersCameron Crowe·Aline Brosh McKenna
ProducersIlona Herzberg·Julie Yorn

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Disney PlusDisney Plus
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Cameron Crowe

MDMatt Damon
Matt Damon
Benjamin Mee
SJScarlett Johansson
Scarlett Johansson
Kelly Foster
TCThomas Haden Church
Thomas Haden Church
Duncan Mee
CFColin Ford
Colin Ford
Dylan Mee
MJMaggie Elizabeth Jones
Maggie Elizabeth Jones
Rosie Mee
AMAngus Macfadyen
Angus Macfadyen
Peter MacCready
EFElle Fanning
Elle Fanning
Lily Miska
PFPatrick Fugit
Patrick Fugit
Robin Jones
JHJohn Michael Higgins
John Michael Higgins
Walter Ferris
CGCarla Gallo
Carla Gallo
Rhonda Blair
JSJB Smoove
JB Smoove
Mr. Stevens
SSStephanie Szostak
Stephanie Szostak
Katherine Mee

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We Bought a Zoo — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams We Bought a Zoo?

We Bought a Zoo is streaming on Disney Plus in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is We Bought a Zoo on Netflix?

No, We Bought a Zoo is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Disney Plus.

Is We Bought a Zoo on Amazon Prime Video?

We Bought a Zoo isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Canada, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch We Bought a Zoo for free?

We Bought a Zoo is available on Disney Plus in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is We Bought a Zoo based on a true story?

Yes — We Bought a Zoo is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).