Rent The Zookeeper's Wife (2017)
3.5 of 5 from 402 ratings
2h 1min
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- Synopsis:
- In 1939 Poland, Antonina Zabiriska (Jessica Chastain) and her husband successfully run the Warsaw Zoo and raise their family in an idyllic existence. Their world is overturned, however, when the country is invaded by the Nazis and they are forced to report to the Reich's newly appointed zoologist (Daniel Bruhl). To fight back on their own terms, the Zabiriskis risk everything by covertly working with the Resistance and using the zoo's hidden tunnels and cages to save families from Nazi brutality.
- Actors:
- Jessica Chastain, Johan Heldenbergh, Daniel Brühl, Timothy Radford, Efrat Dor, Iddo Goldberg, Shira Haas, Michael McElhatton, Val Maloku, Martha Issová, Daniel Ratimorský, Frederick Preston, Theo Preston, Viktoria Zakharyanova, Goran Kostic, Arnost Goldflam, Marian Mitas, Martin Hofmann, Jitka Smutná, Waldemar Kobus
- Directors:
- Niki Caro
- Producers:
- Jeff Abberley, Diane Miller Levin, Jamie Patricof, Kim Zubick
- Voiced By:
- Tommy Kijas
- Writers:
- Angela Workman, Diane Ackerman
- Studio:
- Universal Pictures
- Genres:
- Action & Adventure, Drama
- Collections:
- Hare We Go Again! - Bunny Movies For Easter: Part 2, Holidays Film Collection
- BBFC:
- Release Date:
- 28/08/2017
- Run Time:
- 127 minutes
- Languages:
- English Audio Description Dolby Digital 2.0, English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, French DTS 5.1, German DTS 5.1
- Subtitles:
- Danish, English Hard of Hearing, Finnish, French, German, Norwegian, Swedish
- Formats:
- Pal
- Aspect Ratio:
- Widescreen 2.40:1
- Colour:
- Colour
- BLU-RAY Regions:
- B
- Bonus:
- Deleted Scenes
- The Making of 'The Zookeeper's Wife'
- The Zabiriski Family
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Reviews (7) of The Zookeeper's Wife
The Zookeeper's Wife - The Zookeeper's Wife review by HE
This was a totally different angle on the fate of the Poles in World War 2. How the zookeepers managed to hide and keep safe that number of Polish Jews from under the noses of the occupiers is astounding. I'm pleased to have seen it, though I don't particularly think it is a brilliant film.
5 out of 5 members found this review helpful.
Compelling Drama - The Zookeeper's Wife review by MH
An excellent film well scripted and full of incident. Though a harrowing story from an almost unbelievable period in European history it is so well told that it is gripping to watch and a rewarding reminder of those times. Good to know it is based on actual events and to be told about subsequent events in the characters' lives. Acting very good all round. Much enjoyed.
5 out of 5 members found this review helpful.
Good Friday night film - The Zookeeper's Wife review by cM
Really enjoyed this movie, what made it good was it's true story and the fact you knew good people were risking their own lives to help them. One point I didn't get was when Germany occupied in other countries they used to also occupy the building so it made it bum on seat waiting for them to find the Jewish people hiding. Overall I enjoyed this movie to watch it twice,. The sound quality when they spoke wasn't too good then you'd turn volume up them the fighting gun fire boomed out so volume down again. Still I will recommend you to watch this movie
3 out of 3 members found this review helpful.