The Secret Life of Bees 2008
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56 Reviews
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Gummy
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SplatSet 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.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Lily Owens
as August Boatwright
as Rosaleen Daise
as June Boatwright
as May Boatwright
as T. Ray Owens
as Deborah Owens
as Zach Taylor
as Neil
as Greta
Director:
Writer:
Gina Prince-Bythewood, Sue Monk Kidd
Stars:
Dakota Fanning, Queen Latifah, Jennifer Hudson, Alicia Keys, Sophie Okonedo, Paul Bettany, Hilarie Burton, Tristan Mack Wilds, Nate Parker, Shondrella Avery,
Genres:
Family,Adventure,Drama
Release Date:
2008 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
114 min
MMPA Rating:
PG-13
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
The Secret Life of Bees
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
SMK
Cast
as Lily Owens
as August Boatwright
as Rosaleen Daise
as June Boatwright
as May Boatwright
as T. Ray Owens
as Deborah Owens
as Zach Taylor
as Neil
as Greta
as Doll
as Violet
as Cressie
as Sugar Girl
as Young Lily
as Young Lily
as Young Lily
as Teenager
as Frank Posey
as Mechanic
as Posey's Buddy
as Sheriff Gaston
as Young White Policemna
as Driver
as Mr. Kirven
as Mr. Forrest
as Miss Lacy
as White Man #1
as White Man #3
as Sheriff Brooks
as Police Officer
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