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Zookeeper

2011·Movie
1h 42min·PG
35
WeakGoodWatch score

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Big heart, funny.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Spectacle6
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Heartwarming and uplifting

Much of it is about family.

  • Wholesome9
  • Hopefulness9
  • Wonder8

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and slapstick

  • Situational Comedy8
  • Physical Comedy6
  • Cringe Humor5

World

Fantasy, everyday modern life, and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Sound Centrality7
  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6

Who it's for

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Don't talk to the animals...unless they talk to you first.

Kindhearted Griffin Keyes is one of the best-loved caretakers at the Franklin Park Zoo, but he's more comfortable with the animals than with females of his own species as proven by his failed marriage proposal to the self-absorbed Stephanie several years ago. The animals have listened to Griffin pine over her for years and, after she reappears in his life, they decide to help Griffin rekindle the relationship and become the alpha male she wants him to be. They inadvertently reveal their secret ability to talk and, after Griffin's initial shock, teach him the rules of courtship, animal-style. Surprisingly, the animals' advice really works and Griffin is about to get everything he's ever dreamed of--or is he?
Family-FriendlyTalking AnimalsRomantic ComedyLighthearted FunWholesome HumorFeel-GoodZoo SettingQuaint RomanceAnimal Companionship

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Zookeeper legally?

Zookeeper is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Starz, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Zookeeper worth watching?

35
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 35/100 (IMDb 5.2, Rotten Tomatoes 13%, and Metacritic 30). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Zookeeper rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is Zookeeper?

1 h 42 min

Zookeeper runs 1 h 42 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Zookeeper?

Critics22
Audiences47

Not quite. Audiences rate Zookeeper higher (47) than critics (22). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Zookeeper a box office hit?

Budget$80 million
Box office$170 million

Yes. It cost about $80 million to make and earned $170 million worldwide, 2.1 times its budget.

What language is Zookeeper in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Zookeeper?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Zookeeper in 138 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Zookeeper use?

Dick Dastardly Stops to CheatMighty RoarShout-OutRefuge in AudacityJob TitlePolly Wants a MicrophonePortmantitleEye ScreamUrine TroubleSidekick Creature NuisanceProduct PlacementDerailing Love Interestsand 22 more

TV Tropes lists 34 storytelling tropes for Zookeeper, including Dick Dastardly Stops to Cheat, Mighty Roar, Shout-Out.