We Bought a Zoo (2011)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Right
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.5
Overview
Benjamin Mee (Matt Damon) and his children struggle to move forward in life after the death of their dear wife and mother. Seeking a fresh start for him and his two mourning children, Benjamin buys and endeavors to save ...
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Overview
Benjamin Mee (Matt Damon) and his children struggle to move forward in life after the death of their dear wife and mother. Seeking a fresh start for him and his two mourning children, Benjamin buys and endeavors to save ...
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Right
Primary
The film's central subject matter of personal grief, family healing, and starting over is inherently apolitical, and its narrative solution emphasizes universal themes of individual initiative, perseverance, and community support rather than any specific political ideology.
The movie features a predominantly white cast without any intentional race or gender swaps of traditional roles. Its narrative centers on a white male protagonist, portraying traditional identities in a neutral to positive light, and does not explicitly incorporate or critique DEI themes.
Secondary
We Bought a Zoo does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The story focuses entirely on a heterosexual family's journey through grief and their efforts to revitalize a dilapidated zoo, resulting in no LGBTQ+ representation.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film is an adaptation of a memoir. All central characters, including Benjamin Mee and his children, maintain their original genders as established in the source material. No characters canonically established as one gender were portrayed as a different gender.
The film is based on a true story and memoir. All major characters, including Benjamin Mee and his children, are portrayed by actors of the same race as their real-life counterparts. No established character's race was changed.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
6.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.0
6.8
Critic Ratings
6.4
5.8
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