The Zookeeper’s Wife (2017)
English and German biographical film directed by Niki Caro
The Zookeeper's Wife has a runtime of 2 hours 7 minutes (127 min). In the US it is rated PG-13. The English film released on 31 March 2017. It is directed by Niki Caro and stars Jessica Chastain, Shira Haas and Efrat Dor.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Niki Caro
- Cast
- Jessica Chastain, Shira Haas, Efrat Dor, Daniel Brühl, Johan Heldenbergh, Michael McElhatton, Iddo Goldberg, Martha Issová, Goran Kostić, Arnošt Goldflam, Marián Mitaš, Jitka Smutná
- Cinematography
- Andrij Parekh
- Editing
- David Coulson
- Written by
- Diane Ackerman, Angela Workman
- Produced by
- Jamie Patricof, Jeff Abberley, Diane Miller Levin, Kim Zubick
- Distribution
- Focus Features, UIP-Dunafilm
Box office, awards and more
- Based on
- The Zookeeper's Wife
- Set in
- Poland
- Filmed in
- Josefov, Žatec, Výstaviště Praha
- Country
- Czech Republic, United Kingdom, United States
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 31 March 2017
- First shown
- 30 March 2017 festival or first country
- On OTT
- Not announced yet. We add the platform and date once the makers confirm them.
Can children watch it?
Best for 13 and above. Younger children should watch with a parent. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of The Zookeeper's Wife?
The Zookeeper's Wife has a runtime of 2 hours 7 minutes, or 127 min.
When did The Zookeeper's Wife release?
The Zookeeper's Wife released on 31 March 2017.
Who directed The Zookeeper's Wife?
The Zookeeper's Wife is directed by Niki Caro.
Who is in the cast of The Zookeeper's Wife?
The cast of The Zookeeper's Wife includes Jessica Chastain, Shira Haas, Efrat Dor, Daniel Brühl, Johan Heldenbergh and Michael McElhatton.
What is The Zookeeper's Wife rated in the US?
The Zookeeper's Wife is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association.
Is The Zookeeper's Wife based on a true story or a book?
The Zookeeper's Wife is based on The Zookeeper's Wife.
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