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Zookeeper

Zookeeper

Don't talk to the animals...unless they talk to you first.

20115.41h 42m

Overview

Kindhearted Griffin Keyes is one of the best-loved caretakers at the Franklin Park Zoo, but he's more comfortable with the animals than with females of his own species as proven by his failed marriage proposal to the self-absorbed Stephanie several years ago. The animals have listened to Griffin pine over her for years and, after she reappears in his life, they decide to help Griffin rekindle the relationship and become the alpha male she wants him to be. They inadvertently reveal their secret ability to talk and, after Griffin's initial shock, teach him the rules of courtship, animal-style. Surprisingly, the animals' advice really works and Griffin is about to get everything he's ever dreamed of--or is he?

Directed by Frank Coraci
Written by Kevin James, Nick Bakay, Jay Scherick
Produced by Walt Becker, Kevin James, Adam Sandler
Box OfficeBudget: $80.0MRevenue: $169.9M

Top Cast

Kevin James

Kevin James

Griffin Keyes

Rosario Dawson

Rosario Dawson

Kate

Leslie Bibb

Leslie Bibb

Stephanie

Joe Rogan

Joe Rogan

Gale

Nat Faxon

Nat Faxon

Dave

Ken Jeong

Ken Jeong

Venom

Steffiana De La Cruz

Steffiana De La Cruz

Robin

Thomas Gottschalk

Thomas Gottschalk

Jurgen

Donnie Wahlberg

Donnie Wahlberg

Shane

Brandon Keener

Brandon Keener

Nimer

Themes & Keywords

depressionmarriage proposalwedding receptiongorillaex-girlfriendzoorestaurantanthropomorphismzookeeperbreak-upmonkeycar dealershipengagement partyduringcreditsstingerouttakesfemale scientistromantic rivalbrother brother relationshipgood guytalking animalbrother's wedding

About Zookeeper

Zookeeper is a comedy, romance, family film released in 2011 exploring themes of depression, marriage proposal, wedding reception, gorilla, ex-girlfriend, zoo. Directed by Frank Coraci, it stars Kevin James, Rosario Dawson, Leslie Bibb. Kindhearted Griffin Keyes is one of the best-loved caretakers at the Franklin Park Zoo, but he's more comfortable with the animals than with females of his own species as proven by his failed marriage proposal to the self-absorbed Stephanie several years ago. The animals have listened to Griffin pine over her for years and, after she reappears in his life, they decide to help Griffin rekindle the relationship and become the alpha male she wants him to be. They inadvertently reveal their secret ability to talk and, after Griffin's initial shock, teach him the rules of courtship, animal-style. Surprisingly, the animals' advice really works and Griffin is about to get everything he's ever dreamed of--or is he?

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