The read
A Balasaur Score of 66 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 7/10, Rotten Tomatoes 64%, Metacritic 58/100. Audiences rate it 12 points higher than critics do. Streaming on Disney+.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb7/10
Rotten Tomatoes64%
Metacritic58/100
Audiences rate it 12 points higher than critics do.
3,015 audience votes
Key crew
- Jon Thor BirgissonOriginal Music Composer
- Cameron CroweDirector
- Cameron CroweScreenplay
- Aline Brosh McKennaScreenplay
Cast
- Matt DamonBenjamin Mee
- Scarlett JohanssonKelly Foster
- Thomas Haden ChurchDuncan Mee
- Colin FordDylan Mee
- Maggie Elizabeth JonesRosie Mee
- Angus MacfadyenPeter MacCready
- Elle FanningLily Miska
- Patrick FugitRobin Jones
- John Michael HigginsWalter Ferris
- Carla GalloRhonda Blair
- JB SmooveMr. Stevens
- Stephanie SzostakKatherine Mee
Stills
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Themes
countrysiderainzoobased on true storylovebased on memoir or autobiographyanimalshard workblocked roadzoo animals
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