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
depression
marriage proposal
wedding reception
gorilla
ex-girlfriend
zoo
restaurant
anthropomorphism
zookeeper
break-up
monkey
car dealership
engagement party
duringcreditsstinger
outtakes
female scientist
romantic rival
brother brother relationship
good guy
talking animal
brother's wedding
Rank
#214 in 2011·#8634 overall
Trailer
IMDB
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Letterboxd
2.3 / 5
Where to Watch
Cast
Kevin James
Griffin Keyes
Rosario Dawson
Kate
Leslie Bibb
Stephanie
Joe Rogan
Gale
Nat Faxon
Dave
Ken Jeong
Venom
Steffiana De La Cruz
Robin
Thomas Gottschalk
Jurgen
Donnie Wahlberg
Shane
Brandon Keener
Nimer
Nick Bakay
Franky
Jackie Sandler
TGIF Waitress
Crew
Frank Coraci
Director
Kevin James
Screenplay
Nick Bakay
Screenplay
Rock Reuben
Screenplay
Rupert Gregson-Williams
Original Music Composer
Michael Barrett
Director of Photography
Charles Newirth
Executive Producer
Walt Becker
Producer
Kevin James
Producer
Adam Sandler
Producer
Jack Giarraputo
Producer
Todd Garner
Producer
Popular Reviews
1007 reviews
Victoria
7.2★ · 10/28/25
“It’s very nice meeting you.” ”That’s what people tell me.”
the confidence i aspire to have
“It’s very nice meeting you.” ”That’s what people tell me.”
the confidence i aspire to have
Courtney Mills
8.0★ · 05/02/26
so funny w/ kevin james and gives the feel of a adam sandler movie.
so funny w/ kevin james and gives the feel of a adam sandler movie.
Marwan
7.0★ · 04/06/26
The best movie of july 8th 2011
The best movie of july 8th 2011
lucas loiacono
8.0★ · 03/16/26
Idk why people hate on this movie I really enjoyed it I think it was funny and fun and I like Kevin James in any role like that and he played it perfectly
Idk why people hate on this movie I really enjoyed it I think it was funny and fun and I like Kevin James in any role like that and he played it perfectly
Emma
8.0★ · 03/13/26
For the duration of high school my ringtone was Boston's ‘More Then A Feeling’, and this movie was the reason why!
For the duration of high school my ringtone was Boston's ‘More Then A Feeling’, and this movie was the reason why!