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Bumblebee (2018)

โ€œEvery hero has a beginning.โ€

6.7/10 ยท 6,865 votes 1h 54m pg-13 ActionAdventureScience-fiction

#163 of 328 films from 2018 #967 of 2168 in action

Directed by Travis Knight ยท Written by Christina Hodson

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Overview

On the run in the year 1987, Bumblebee finds refuge in a junkyard in a small Californian beach town. Charlie, on the cusp of turning 18 and trying to find her place in the world, discovers Bumblebee, battle-scarred and broken. When Charlie revives him, she quickly learns this is no ordinary yellow VW bug.

Cast

Hailee Steinfeldas Charlie Watson
John Cenaas Jack Burns
John Ortizas Dr. Powell
Jorge Lendeborg Jr.as Memo Gutierrez
Jason Ian Druckeras Otis Watson
Pamela Adlonas Sally Watson
Stephen Schneideras Ron
Len Cariouas Hank
Glynn Turmanas General Whalen
Lenny Jacobsonas Roy
Megyn Priceas Amber
Kollin Holtzas Craig
Gracie Dziennyas Tina Lark
Fred Dryeras Sheriff Lock

Facts

Release dateNovember 22, 2018
Runtime114 min (1h 54m) โ€” about the same as the 2018 average of 107 min
GenresAction, Adventure, Science-fiction
LanguageEN
Budget$135,000,000
Box office$467,989,645 (3.5ร— budget)
IMDbtt4701182

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Questions

How long is Bumblebee?
Bumblebee runs 114 minutes (1h 54m).
Is Bumblebee worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.7/10 across 6,865 votes, which places it #163 of 328 films released in 2018 in this index (top 51%) and #967 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Bumblebee?
Bumblebee was directed by Travis Knight. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Kubo and the Two Strings (2016), Masters of the Universe (2026).
Who stars in Bumblebee?
Hailee Steinfeld as Charlie Watson; John Cena as Jack Burns; John Ortiz as Dr. Powell; Jorge Lendeborg Jr. as Memo Gutierrez; Jason Ian Drucker as Otis Watson; Pamela Adlon as Sally Watson.
What is Bumblebee rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Bumblebee?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/65680.

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