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Bee Movie (2007)

“Honey just got funny.”

6.1/10 · 5,428 votes 1h 31m pg ComedyAdventureAnimationFamily

#159 of 208 films from 2007 #2126 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Steve Hickner, Simon J. Smith · Written by Spike Feresten, Barry Marder, Andy Robin, Jerry Seinfeld

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Overview

Barry B. Benson, a recent college graduate who wants more out of his life than making honey, decides to sue the human race after learning about the exploitation of bees at the hands of mankind. What will happen next?

Cast

Jerry Seinfeldas Barry B. Benson (voice)
Renée Zellwegeras Vanessa Bloome (voice)
Matthew Broderickas Adam Flayman (voice)
Patrick Warburtonas Ken (voice)
John Goodmanas Layton T. Montgomery (voice)
Chris Rockas Mooseblood (voice)
Kathy Batesas Janet Benson (voice)
Barry Levinsonas Martin Benson (voice)
Larry Kingas Bee Larry King (voice)
Ray Liottaas Ray Liotta (voice)
Stingas Sting (voice)
Oprah Winfreyas Judge Bumbleton (voice)
Larry Milleras Buzzwell (voice)
Megan Mullallyas Trudy (voice)

Facts

Release dateOctober 28, 2007
Runtime91 min (1h 31m) — shorter as the 2007 average of 105 min
GenresComedy, Adventure, Animation, Family
LanguageEN
Budget$150,000,000
Box office$287,594,577 (1.9× budget)
IMDbtt0389790

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Questions

How long is Bee Movie?
Bee Movie runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Is Bee Movie worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.1/10 across 5,428 votes, which places it #159 of 208 films released in 2007 in this index (top 24%) and #2126 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Bee Movie?
Bee Movie was directed by Steve Hickner, Simon J. Smith. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Prince of Egypt (1998), Penguins of Madagascar (2014).
Who stars in Bee Movie?
Jerry Seinfeld as Barry B. Benson (voice); Renée Zellweger as Vanessa Bloome (voice); Matthew Broderick as Adam Flayman (voice); Patrick Warburton as Ken (voice); John Goodman as Layton T. Montgomery (voice); Chris Rock as Mooseblood (voice).
What is Bee Movie rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Bee Movie?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/3622.

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