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- 2018
- PG
- Samuel Goldwyn Films
- 1 h 37 m
- 2018
- PG
- Samuel Goldwyn Films
- 1 h 37 m
Summary Based on a true story, 12 year old Tom (Art Parkinson) and his misfit friends fight to save Buster the baby elephant during the air raids on Belfast in 1941.
Directed By: Colin McIvor
Written By: Colin McIvor
- 2018
- PG
- Samuel Goldwyn Films
- 1 h 37 m
- 2018
- PG
- Samuel Goldwyn Films
- 1 h 37 m
Zoo
Metascore
Available after 4 critic reviews
User Score
Generally Favorable
7.0
Where to Watch
Summary Based on a true story, 12 year old Tom (Art Parkinson) and his misfit friends fight to save Buster the baby elephant during the air raids on Belfast in 1941.
Directed By: Colin McIvor
Written By: Colin McIvor
Where to Watch
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Writer-director Colin McIvor adapts the true-ish story of how a handful of citizens came to the rescue of a baby elephant into an unlikely family film, one that will delight the kids (who see themselves portrayed as heroes) while leaving parents with a lot of explaining to do.
It all plays out more convincingly than it may sound, with McIvor layering in depth, dimension and grace. Period re-creation is also first rate and, for animal fans, there’s eye candy aplenty in the form of giraffes, lions, chimps, flamingos and, of course, one soulful elephant.
Zoo is a sweet and occasionally sad tale, told with sensitivity and performed with great charm by all concerned.
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 4 User Ratings
7.0
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Generally Favorable
Based on 4 User Ratings
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Production Company
Wee Buns,
Ripple World Pictures,
Ripple World Pictures,
Piccadilly Pictures,
Raidió Teilifís Éireann (RTÉ),
Yellow Moon,
SQN Capital,
Metro International Entertainment,
Northern Ireland Screen,
British Film Institute (BFI),
Bord Scannán na hÉireann / The Irish Film Board
Release Date Jun 8, 2018
Duration 1 h 37 m
Rating PG
Awards
Seattle International Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Giffoni Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Castellinaria International Festival of Young Cinema
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
