The Spirit of the Beehive
In 1940, in the immediate aftermath of the Spanish Civil War, a young girl living on the Castilian plain is haunted after attending a screening of James Whale's 1931 film Frankenstein and hearing from her sister that the monster is not dead, instead existing as a spirit inhabiting a nearby barn.
Where to watch The Spirit of the Beehive in United States
Criterion Channel
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Where is The Spirit of the Beehive streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Criterion Channel | Fandango At Home |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store |
| France | — | Apple TV Store |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , FlixOlé, HBO Max | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Oldflix, Filmicca | — |
About The Spirit of the Beehive
The Spirit of the Beehive is a 1973 Spanish-language drama and fantasy film directed by Víctor Erice. The cast is led by Ana Torrent, Fernando Fernán Gómez, Teresa Gimpera. It has a runtime of 1h 38m. Viewers rate it 7.6/10 across 400 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.
The Spirit of the Beehive was produced by Elías Querejeta PC and Jacel Desposito and made in Spain. It was released on October 8, 1973.
- Director
- Víctor Erice
- Writers
- Ángel Fernández Santos, Víctor Erice
- Release date
- October 8, 1973
- Original language
- Spanish
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Spain
- Production
- Elías Querejeta PC, Jacel Desposito
The Spirit of the Beehive cast & crew
The Spirit of the Beehive was directed by Víctor Erice and written by Ángel Fernández Santos and Víctor Erice.
The cast features Ana Torrent as Ana, Fernando Fernán Gómez as Fernando, Teresa Gimpera as Teresa, Isabel Tellería as Isabel, Laly Soldevila as Doña Lucía, and Miguel Picazo as Médico.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Luis de Pablo, cinematography is by Luis Cuadrado, and it was produced by Elías Querejeta.
Is The Spirit of the Beehive worth watching?
The Spirit of the Beehive holds an audience score of 7.6/10 from 397 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 38m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama and fantasy, The Spirit of the Beehive is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Spirit of the Beehive
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Cast of The Spirit of the Beehive
Ana Torrent
Ana
Fernando Fernán Gómez
Fernando
Teresa Gimpera
Teresa
Isabel Tellería
Isabel
Laly Soldevila
Doña Lucía
Miguel Picazo
Médico
José Villasante
Frankenstein
Juan Margallo
Fugitivo
Estanis González
Guardia civil
Ketty de la Cámara
Milagros, la criada
The Spirit of the Beehive — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Spirit of the Beehive in United States?
The Spirit of the Beehive is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸Is The Spirit of the Beehive on Criterion Channel?
Yes — The Spirit of the Beehive is currently available on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸What language is The Spirit of the Beehive in?
The Spirit of the Beehive is originally in Spanish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Spirit of the Beehive?
The Spirit of the Beehive runs 1 hours 38 minutes (98 minutes).
▸What is The Spirit of the Beehive rated?
It holds a 7.6/10 audience score from 397 ratings.
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