The Zookeeper's Wife (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 2017, The Zookeeper's Wife is a drama, war and history film directed by Niki Caro, running about 126 minutes. “They gave all they had to save all they could” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The account of keepers of the Warsaw Zoo, Jan and Antonina Zabinski, who helped save hundreds of people and animals during the Nazi invasion.
Who’s in it. The Zookeeper's Wife stars Jessica Chastain as Antonina Żabińska, Daniel Brühl as Lutz Heck, Johan Heldenbergh as Jan Żabiński and Michael McElhatton as Jerzyk, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, The Zookeeper's Wife has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $26.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 The Zookeeper's Wife page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Zookeeper's Wife tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Zookeeper's Wife (2017)?
- In US, The Zookeeper's Wife is available to 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 The Zookeeper's Wife worth watching?
- The Zookeeper's Wife holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Zookeeper's Wife?
- The Zookeeper's Wife stars Jessica Chastain, Daniel Brühl, Johan Heldenbergh, Michael McElhatton and Timothy Radford.
- When was The Zookeeper's Wife released?
- The Zookeeper's Wife was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 126 minutes.