The Secret Life of Bees (2008)
Movie 1h 54m ★ 7.5/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something, pure adrenaline, family night
Dating from 2008, The Secret Life of Bees sits in the adventure, drama and family corner of our catalogue. It is directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood. The cast includes Paul Bettany, Dakota Fanning and Queen Latifah. The running time is 1h 54m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.5 out of 10.
70Tonight Score Very well rated.
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.
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Cast & crew
- Gina Prince-BythewoodDirector
- Paul Bettanyas T. Ray Owens
- Dakota Fanningas Lily Owens
- Queen Latifahas August Boatwright
- Sophie Okonedoas May Boatwright
- Nate Parkeras Neil
- Jennifer Hudsonas Rosaleen Daise
- Shondrella Averyas Greta
- Alicia Keysas June Boatwright
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Questions about The Secret Life of Bees
- What genre is The Secret Life of Bees?
- The Secret Life of Bees is categorised as Adventure, Drama, Family.
- Who stars in The Secret Life of Bees?
- Paul Bettany, Dakota Fanning, Queen Latifah, Sophie Okonedo, Nate Parker appear in the main cast.
- Who directed The Secret Life of Bees?
- Gina Prince-Bythewood directed The Secret Life of Bees.
- How long is The Secret Life of Bees?
- The Secret Life of Bees runs for 1h 54m (114 minutes).
- Is The Secret Life of Bees worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 7.5/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch The Secret Life of Bees?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
