The Secret Life of Bees
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Set in South Carolina in 1964, this is the tale of Lily Owens a 14 year-old girl who is haunted by the memory of her late mother. To escape her lonely life and troubled relationship with her father, Lily flees with Rosaleen, her caregiver and only friend, to a South Carolina town that holds the secret to her mother's past.
Where to watch The Secret Life of Bees in United States
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Where is The Secret Life of Bees streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Disney Plus | — |
| Japan | Disney Plus | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
About The Secret Life of Bees
The Secret Life of Bees is a 2008 English-language family, adventure and drama film directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood. The cast is led by Dakota Fanning, Queen Latifah, Jennifer Hudson. It has a runtime of 1h 54m. Viewers rate it 7.5/10 across 600 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Secret Life of Bees was produced by Dune Entertainment III, Fox Searchlight Pictures, and The Donners' Company and made in United States of America. It was released on September 17, 2008, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $11 million, it went on to gross $40 million worldwide.
- Director
- Gina Prince-Bythewood
- Writers
- Gina Prince-Bythewood
- Release date
- September 17, 2008
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $11 million
- Box office
- $40 million
- Production
- Dune Entertainment III, Fox Searchlight Pictures, The Donners' Company
The Secret Life of Bees cast & crew
The Secret Life of Bees was directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood and written by Gina Prince-Bythewood.
The cast features Dakota Fanning as Lily Owens, Queen Latifah as August Boatwright, Jennifer Hudson as Rosaleen Daise, Alicia Keys as June Boatwright, Sophie Okonedo as May Boatwright, and Paul Bettany as T. Ray Owens.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Mark Isham, cinematography is by Rogier Stoffers, and it was produced by Jada Pinkett Smith and Lauren Shuler Donner.
Is The Secret Life of Bees worth watching?
The Secret Life of Bees holds an audience score of 7.5/10 from 579 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed family films.
At 1h 54m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy family, adventure, and drama, The Secret Life of Bees is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Secret Life of Bees
The Secret Life of Bees isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of The Secret Life of Bees
Dakota Fanning
Lily Owens
Queen Latifah
August Boatwright
Jennifer Hudson
Rosaleen Daise
Alicia Keys
June Boatwright
Sophie Okonedo
May Boatwright
Paul Bettany
T. Ray Owens
Hilarie Burton Morgan
Deborah Owens
Tristan Mack Wilds
Zach Taylor
Nate Parker
Neil
Shondrella Avery
Greta
Renee Ford Clark
Doll (as Renée Clark)
Sharon Conley
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The Secret Life of Bees — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Secret Life of Bees in United States?
The Secret Life of Bees is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Secret Life of Bees in?
The Secret Life of Bees is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Secret Life of Bees?
The Secret Life of Bees runs 1 hours 54 minutes (114 minutes).
▸What is The Secret Life of Bees rated?
The Secret Life of Bees is rated PG-13. It holds a 7.5/10 audience score from 579 ratings.
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