The Secret Life of Bees (2008) movie poster

The Secret Life of Bees (2008)

"Bring Your Girlfriends, Sisters, Mothers and Daughters."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 71%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 58% (RT: 60%, MC: 57) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
FamilyAdventureDrama

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Runtime
1h 54m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
7.5/10 (564 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
60%
Metacritic
57
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 as Deborah Owens
Tristan Mack Wilds as Zach Taylor
Most people think so. 71% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 564 votes. Critics gave it 58%.
Overview
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. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • During production of The Secret Life of Bees, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
  • Gina Prince-Bythewood cited several classic family films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
Audience Consensus

The Secret Life of Bees is a 2008 family, adventure, drama film directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood. 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 film has been rated by 564 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a family film, The Secret Life of Bees delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences.

The Secret Life of Bees (2008) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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