Parent Reviews of We Bought a Zoo

Movie PG 2011 124 minutes
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Parents Say

age 12+

Based on 96 parent reviews

Parents say this film has received mixed reviews regarding its appropriateness for children, with many noting that the strong language and themes surrounding grief make it unsuitable for younger audiences. While some families enjoyed the heartfelt storyline and found it engaging, others expressed disappointment over the language used and the direct mention of the Easter Bunny, which caused confusion for their younger viewers, leading to calls for a higher age rating.

  • strong language
  • inappropriate for young children
  • themes of grief
  • mixed family responses
  • age rating concerns
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