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The Zookeeper's Wife

2017Movie2 h 6 minPG-13

DramaHistory
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Letterboxd3.5/5Metacritic577.0Rotten Tomatoes64%76%

A deeply moving, melancholic drama movie about history and a real life story.

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

Skip it if you want something to laugh at

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Not for laughs or scares.

Movies with

Story

They gave all they had to save all they could

The account of keepers of the Warsaw Zoo, Jan and Antonina Zabinski, who helped save hundreds of people and animals during the Nazi invasion.

Feels like

  • WWII Historical Drama
  • Holocaust Survival
  • Humanitarian Courage
  • Animal Welfare
  • True Story Adaptation
  • Emotional & Evocative
  • Resilience Amidst War
  • Moral Dilemmas
  • Inspiring Acts of Kindness

Cast

24 of 34

Crew

Directed by
Niki Caro
Written by
Angela Workman
Produced by
Katie McNeill, Jamie Patricof, Jeff Abberley
Music by
Harry Gregson-Williams

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

March 24, 2017 · 2 h 6 min · PG-13

Released
March 24, 2017
Runtime
2 h 6 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, History, War
Original language
English
Made in
Czechia, United Kingdom, United States
Budget
$20 million
Box office
$26 million
Available in
67 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Tropes

Bad People Abuse Animals, Earthy Barefoot Character, Fanservice +9

  • Bad People Abuse Animals
  • Earthy Barefoot Character
  • Fanservice
  • The Film of the Book
  • Kick the Dog
  • Historical Domain Character
  • Friend to All Living Things
  • Happily Married
  • Would Not Hurt A Child
  • Modesty Bedsheet
  • Period Piece
  • Near-Rape Experience

12 of 13 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Zookeeper's Wife?"

Questions about The Zookeeper's Wife

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Where can I stream The Zookeeper's Wife?

Prime

In the United States, The Zookeeper's Wife streams on Prime. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 19 other countries.

Is The Zookeeper's Wife worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 7, Letterboxd 3.5 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 64%, and Metacritic 57). Audiences rate it higher (71 out of 100) than critics (61).

Is The Zookeeper's Wife okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is The Zookeeper's Wife plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.