The Secret Life of Bees

Bring Your Girlfriends, Sisters, Mothers and Daughters.

20081h 54m7.5(598 votes)

FamilyAdventureDrama

Synopsis

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 secr…

The Secret Life of Bees (2008) is a family, adventure, and drama film directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood. It stars Dakota Fanning, Queen Latifah, and Jennifer Hudson. The film runs for 1 hour 54 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.5 out of 10 from 598 votes.

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Director

Gina Prince-Bythewood

Cast

Dakota Fanning

Lily Owens

Queen Latifah

August Boatwright

Jennifer Hudson

Rosaleen Daise

Alicia Keys

June Boatwright

Sophie Okonedo

May Boatwright

Paul Bettany

T. Ray Owens

Hilarie Burton Morgan

Deborah Owens

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Secret Life of Bees

Where can I watch The Secret Life of Bees?

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Who stars in The Secret Life of Bees?

The Secret Life of Bees stars Dakota Fanning, Queen Latifah, Jennifer Hudson, and Alicia Keys, and was directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood.

How long is The Secret Life of Bees?

The Secret Life of Bees has a runtime of 1 hour 54 minutes.

When did The Secret Life of Bees come out?

The Secret Life of Bees was released in 2008.

What genre is The Secret Life of Bees?

The Secret Life of Bees is a family, adventure, and drama film.

Is The Secret Life of Bees worth watching?

The Secret Life of Bees holds an average audience score of 7.5 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.