Zoo (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2018, Zoo is a war, family and history film directed by Colin McIvor, running about 96 minutes. “The true story of a larger than life friendship” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Young Tom and his misfit friends fight to save 'Buster' the baby elephant during the German air raid bombings of Belfast in 1941.
Who’s in it. Zoo stars Art Parkinson as Tom Hall, Emily Flain as Jane Berry, Toby Jones as Security Guard Charlie and Ian O'Reilly as Pete, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Zoo has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $231.7K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Angel Studios and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Zoo page.
If you liked it. Fans of Zoo tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Grave of the Fireflies, The Pianist and Apocalypse Now.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Zoo (2018)?
- In US, Zoo is available to stream on Angel Studios, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Zoo worth watching?
- Zoo holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy war, family and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Zoo?
- Zoo stars Art Parkinson, Emily Flain, Toby Jones, Ian O'Reilly and Ian McElhinney.
- When was Zoo released?
- Zoo was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.