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Zookeeper

2011Movie1 h 42 minPG

35
WeakGoodWatch score

A heartwarming, uplifting comedy movie about fantasy and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, big ideas or brutality.

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Story

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?

Feels like

  • Family-Friendly
  • Talking Animals
  • Romantic Comedy
  • Lighthearted Fun
  • Wholesome Humor
  • Feel-Good
  • Zoo Setting
  • Quaint Romance
  • Animal Companionship

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Frank Coraci

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Facts

July 6, 2011 · 1 h 42 min · PG

Released
July 6, 2011
Runtime
1 h 42 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Comedy, Romance, Family
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$80 million
Box office
$170 million
Available in
138 countries

Tropes

Dick Dastardly Stops to Cheat, Mighty Roar, Shout-Out +9

  • Dick Dastardly Stops to Cheat
  • Mighty Roar
  • Shout-Out
  • Refuge in Audacity
  • Job Title
  • Polly Wants a Microphone
  • Portmantitle
  • Eye Scream
  • Urine Trouble
  • Sidekick Creature Nuisance
  • Product Placement
  • Derailing Love Interests

12 of 34 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Zookeeper?"

Questions about Zookeeper

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Zookeeper?

In the United States, Zookeeper streams on Prime, Philo, and Starz, and it is free with ads on Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex. It also streams in 39 other countries.

Is Zookeeper worth watching?

35
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 35 (IMDb 5.2, Rotten Tomatoes 13%, and Metacritic 30). Audiences rate it higher (47 out of 100) than critics (22).

Is Zookeeper okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Zookeeper make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and slapstick (6 of 10).

Is Zookeeper good for date night?

and 6 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

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 tropes for it, including Dick Dastardly Stops to Cheat, Mighty Roar, and Shout-Out.