![]() ![]() Why is We Bought A Zoo rated PG? We Bought A Zoo is rated PG by the MPAA for language and some thematic elements.Ĭharacters discuss the theft of a cash box. ![]() But while repairing animal enclosures (the term “cage” is antiquated) and caring for the creatures take most of the family’s time, dealing with their heartache becomes the dominant driver of the storyline. Even the head zookeeper (Scarlett Johansson) and the other employees are leery of the new owner who has no experience and limited cash.īased on the life of the real Benjamin Mee and his family who bought a zoo in England in 2006, this adaptation takes place in Southern California. Neither is Benjamin’s older brother Duncan (Thomas Haden Church). Benjamin’s 14-year-old son Dylan (Colin Ford) is not. Looking for a way to move past his loss, he purchases a rundown wildlife park complete with exotic animals, equally unusual staff members and a long list of needed improvements. Finally, in frustration, he quits his job and goes house shopping with his young daughter Rosie (Maggie Elizabeth Jones) and an eager new real estate agent (J.B. ![]() Following the death of his wife Katherine (Stephanie Szostak) he’s been inundated with lasagnas from single moms at school and given soft assignments at the office. The last thing Benjamin Mee (Matt Damon) wants is more sympathy-real or affected. ![]()
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