The Secret Life of Bees(2008)
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The Secret Life of Bees Synopsis
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.
The Secret Life of Bees (2008) is a family, adventure and drama film directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood, released on September 17, 2008 with a runtime of 1h 54m. It stars Dakota Fanning, Queen Latifah, Jennifer Hudson and Alicia Keys. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 596 ratings.
- Director:
- Gina Prince-Bythewood
- Writers:
- Gina Prince-Bythewood, Sue Monk Kidd
- Producers:
- Lauren Shuler Donner, Will Smith, Joe Pichirallo
- Cinematographer:
- Rogier Stoffers
- Composer:
- Mark Isham
- Production:
- Dune Entertainment III, Fox Searchlight Pictures, The Donners' Company, Overbrook Entertainment
- Budget:
- $11,000,000
- Revenue:
- $39,952,437
- Status:
- Released
The Secret Life of Bees (2008) Trailer
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The Secret Life of Bees Cast & Crew
Main cast
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
Paul Bettany
as T. Ray Owens
Hilarie Burton Morgan
as Deborah Owens
Tristan Mack Wilds
as Zach Taylor
Nate Parker
as Neil
- Shondrella Avery
Shondrella Avery
as Greta
- Renee Ford Clark
Renee Ford Clark
as Doll (as Renée Clark)
Sharon Conley
as Violet
Key crew
Directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood, written by Gina Prince-Bythewood and Sue Monk Kidd, produced by Lauren Shuler Donner, Will Smith and Joe Pichirallo.
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The Secret Life of Bees Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 596 ratings.
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The Secret Life of Bees – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Secret Life of Bees online?
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The Secret Life of Bees (2008) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Secret Life of Bees?
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The main cast of The Secret Life of Bees (2008) includes Dakota Fanning, Queen Latifah, Jennifer Hudson, Alicia Keys and Sophie Okonedo. The film was directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Secret Life of Bees released?
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The Secret Life of Bees was released on September 17, 2008 and runs for 1h 54m.
Is The Secret Life of Bees worth watching?
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The Secret Life of Bees (2008) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 596 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy family, adventure and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Secret Life of Bees?
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Yes. The official The Secret Life of Bees trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.