MTDb โบ Best of โบ 2008 โบ The Secret Life of Bees
The Secret Life of Bees (2008)
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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.
Cast
Dakota Fanningas Lily Owens
Queen Latifahas August Boatwright
Jennifer Hudsonas Rosaleen Daise
Alicia Keysas June Boatwright
Sophie Okonedoas May Boatwright
Paul Bettanyas T. Ray Owens
Hilarie Burton Morganas Deborah Owens
Tristan Mack Wildsas Zach Taylor
Nate Parkeras Neil
Shondrella Averyas Greta
Renee Clarkas Doll
Renee Ford Clarkas Doll (as Renรฉe Clark)
Sharon Conleyas Violet
Nicky Buggsas Cressie
Facts
| Release date | September 17, 2008 |
| Runtime | 114 min (1h 54m) โ about the same as the 2008 average of 104 min |
| Genres | Adventure, Drama, Family |
| Language | EN |
| Budget | $11,000,000 |
| Box office | $39,952,437 (3.6ร budget) |
| IMDb | tt0416212 |
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Questions
How long is The Secret Life of Bees?
The Secret Life of Bees runs 114 minutes (1h 54m).
Is The Secret Life of Bees worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.5/10 across 599 votes, which places it #22 of 219 films released in 2008 in this index (top 90%) and #227 among 1617 adventure titles.
Who directed The Secret Life of Bees?
The Secret Life of Bees was directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Woman King (2022), The Old Guard (2020).
Who stars in The Secret Life of Bees?
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.
What is The Secret Life of Bees rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Secret Life of Bees?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/15810.