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Zoo

2018·Movie
1h 36min·PG

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Big heart, striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Adrenaline6
  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension5

Heart

Hopeful and wholesome

Much of it is about family.

  • Hopefulness8
  • Wholesome7
  • Pathos7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy4
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Wit & Wordplay3

World

History and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

The true story of a larger than life friendship

Young Tom and his misfit friends fight to save 'Buster' the baby elephant during the German air raid bombings of Belfast in 1941.
Family AdventureHistorical SettingAnimal RescueWorld War IIChildhood FriendshipInspirational StoryBritish CinemaSentimentalFeel-Good Movie

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Zoo

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Zoo legally?

Zoo is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Angel Studios, and Starz in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Tubi TV. 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 Zoo worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77/100 (IMDb 6.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 88%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Zoo rated?

PGViolence

It's rated PG in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Zoo?

1 h 36 min

Zoo runs 1 h 36 min.

Is Zoo based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Zoo?

Critics88
Audiences67

Not quite. Critics rate Zoo higher (88) than audiences (67). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Zoo a box office hit?

Budget$4 million
Box office$231,719

No. It cost about $4 million to make and earned $231,719 worldwide, 6% of its budget.

What language is Zoo in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom, Ireland.

In how many countries can I watch Zoo?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Zoo in 41 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Zoo use?

Out with a BangDramatizationInterspecies RomanceScenery PornSmall Town BoredomOne-Word TitleLoophole AbuseFreudian ExcuseOnly in AmericaBestiality Is DepravedBrain BleachPaparazziand 2 more

TV Tropes lists 14 storytelling tropes for Zoo, including Out with a Bang, Dramatization, Interspecies Romance.