The Secret Life of Bees
“The Secret Life of Bees,” directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood, follows the journey of a young girl named Lily Owens in 1964 South Carolina as she escapes her troubled home life and seeks answers about her late mother. Alongside her caregiver Rosaleen, Lily finds solace and a sense of belonging with the Boatwright sisters, who introduce her to the world of beekeeping and help her uncover the truths she seeks.
Views: 44
Genre: Adventure, Drama, Family
Director: Gina Prince-Bythewood
Actors: Alicia Keys, Dakota Fanning, Hilarie Burton, Jennifer Hudson, Nate Parker, Paul Bettany, Queen Latifah, Shondrella Avery, Sophie Okonedo, Tristan Mack Wilds
Country: United States of America
Company: Donners' Company, Fox Searchlight Pictures, Overbrook Entertainment, Searchlight Pictures
Awards: 11 wins & 17 nominations
Budget: $11,000,000
Worldwide Gross: $39,952,437
Duration:
1h 54minRelease: 2008
Release Date: 2008-09-17
IMDb: 7.2
TMDB: 7.5
Rotten Tomatoes: 60%
Metacritic: 57
FilmAffinity: 6.5