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The Zookeeper's Wife (2017)

“They gave all they had to save all they could”

7.3/10 · 1,592 votes 2h 6m pg-13 DramaHistoryWar

#61 of 319 films from 2017 #1257 of 3759 in drama

Directed by Niki Caro · Written by Angela Workman

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Overview

The account of keepers of the Warsaw Zoo, Jan and Antonina Zabinski, who helped save hundreds of people and animals during the Nazi invasion.

Cast

Jessica Chastainas Antonina Żabińska
Daniel Brühlas Lutz Heck
Johan Heldenberghas Jan Żabiński
Michael McElhattonas Jerzyk
Timothy Radfordas Ryszard Żabiński (Younger)
Efrat Doras Magda Gross
Iddo Goldbergas Maurycy Fraenkel
Shira Haasas Urszula
Val Malokuas Ryszard Zabinski
Martha Issováas Regina Kenigswein
Frederick Prestonas Miecio Kenigswein
Goran Kostićas Mr. Kinszerbaum
Anna Rustas The Zebra Woman
Daniel Ratimorskýas Samuel Kenigswein

Facts

Release dateMarch 24, 2017
Runtime126 min (2h 6m) — longer as the 2017 average of 107 min
GenresDrama, History, War
LanguageEN
Budget$20,000,000
Box office$26,152,835 (1.3× budget)
IMDbtt1730768

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Questions

How long is The Zookeeper's Wife?
The Zookeeper's Wife runs 126 minutes (2h 6m).
Is The Zookeeper's Wife worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.3/10 across 1,592 votes, which places it #61 of 319 films released in 2017 in this index (top 81%) and #1257 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed The Zookeeper's Wife?
The Zookeeper's Wife was directed by Niki Caro. Other well-rated titles by the same director: McFarland, USA (2015), North Country (2005), Mulan (2020).
Who stars in The Zookeeper's Wife?
Jessica Chastain as Antonina Żabińska; Daniel Brühl as Lutz Heck; Johan Heldenbergh as Jan Żabiński; Michael McElhatton as Jerzyk; Timothy Radford as Ryszard Żabiński (Younger); Efrat Dor as Magda Gross.
What is The Zookeeper's Wife rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Zookeeper's Wife?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/97937.

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