The Secret Life of BeesOverview and Synopsis

  • The Secret Life of Bees
  • Opened October 17, 2008 | Runtime:1 hr. 50 min.
  • PG-13
    thematic material and some violence
  • Haunted by memories of her late mother, 14-year-old Lily Owens (Dakota Fanning) runs away with her friend and caregiver Rosaleen (Jennifer Hudson) to the South Carolina town that holds the key to her mother's past. There, Lily meets the Boatwright Read More
  • Cast: Dakota Fanning, Jennifer Hudson, Queen Latifah, Sophie Okonedo, Alicia Keys, Paul Bettany
  • Director: Gina Prince-Bythewood
  • Genres: Period Film, Drama, Coming-of-Age

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  • A scene from "The Secret Life of Bees."
  • Queen Latifah, Jennifer Hudson and Alicia Keys in "The Secret Life of Bees."

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  • Jennifer Hudson at the Canada premiere of "The Secret Life of Bees" during the 2008 Toronto International Film Festival.
  • Dakota Fanning at the Canada premiere of "The Secret Life of Bees" during the 2008 Toronto International Film Festival.
  • Queen Latifah at the Canada premiere of "The Secret Life of Bees" during the 2008 Toronto International Film Festival.

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  • Great Movie!
    by d_mutter

    I accidentally rented this movie out of redbox one night and my friend and I watched it anyway, and Im so glad we did! It was so good that I ended up buying it the next day to add to my collection....Read More

  • Stirs all kinds of feelings
    by ohmadahlin

    This is the kind of film that shows talent by all ; actors, directors, screenwriter, casting, you name it...comes together to stir many emotions. Great story of triumph over tragedy....Read More

  • I love this movie
    by Trixie0619

    This movie is such a touching story. My daughter and I watched 3 times and loved it each and every time. The cast in this movie is excellent! I suggest that everyone see this movie, it will...Read More

  • Loved It!
    by Laycee

    This movie is a must see. I really enjoyed it....Read More

The Secret Life of Bees Critic Reviews

  • "the movie equivalent of the honey-drenched sweet potato biscuits that are forever being passed around on-screen. Their nutritional value may be nil, but they sure look comforting." Los Angeles Times

    - Carina Chocano

  • "...those who were moved by the book are likely to find this adaptation affecting and emotionally satisfying." USA Today

    - Claudia Puig

  • "The characters, as written, are little more than one-dimensional, which doesn't make for interesting, nuanced drama." Variety

    - John Anderson

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