What age is We Bought a Zoo appropriate for?

Movie Knight rates We Bought a Zoo (2011) best from about age 8. After losing his wife, a father buys a dilapidated zoo, hoping for a fresh start for his two children. Renovating and reopening the zoo proves to be a challenging but ultimately rewarding journey for the family and staff. It’s a heartfelt story about grief, resilience, and finding new purpose.

What is We Bought a Zoo rated?

We Bought a Zoo (2011) is rated PG. Movie Knight only lists family-appropriate titles, so nothing rated R or above appears on the site.

Is there anything to watch out for in We Bought a Zoo?

Discussions of a parent's death; Some emotional moments related to grief; Brief depiction of a character drinking alcohol. Violence is none to speak of, language is none to speak of, scary moments are mild, romance or sensuality is none to speak of, and substance use is none to speak of.

What are the positive themes in We Bought a Zoo?

Grief and healing; Family resilience; Importance of community; Caring for animals.

What can families talk about after watching We Bought a Zoo?

Coping with loss and change; The challenges of starting over; Responsibility of caring for animals; Working together as a team.

Where can I watch We Bought a Zoo?

We Bought a Zoo (2011) is available on Disney Plus, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube. Movie Knight links straight to each option on the title page.