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The Secret Life of Bees

2008
Drama
Adventure
1h 54m
Set in South Carolina in 1964, the film is the moving 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. Taken in by the intelligent and independent Boatwright sisters, Lily finds solace in their mesmerizing world of beekeeping, honey and the Black Madonna.
Directed by:
Gina Prince-Bythewood
Written by:
Gina Prince-Bythewood Sue Monk Kidd
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Starring:
Queen Latifah Queen Latifah Paul Bettany Paul Bettany Sophie Okonedo Sophie Okonedo Dakota Fanning Dakota Fanning Jennifer Hudson Jennifer Hudson Alicia Keys Alicia Keys Nate Parker Nate Parker Hilarie Burton Emily Alyn Lind Emily Alyn Lind Tristan Mack Wilds Addy Miller Addy Miller
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Genres:
Drama, Adventure
Country:
USA
Language:
English
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The Secret Life of Bees

2008
Drama
Adventure
1h 54m
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3names3Names
Rated 07 Nov 2008
89
73rd
What can I say... I like women, and I like movies ABOUT women...
Rated 07 Nov 2008
mbboeningmbboening
Rated 11 Feb 2009
90
79th
A very sweet story - with some good moments for a good cry - not the best acting, but worth seeing.
Rated 11 Feb 2009
cowfrappecowfrappe
Rated 13 Mar 2009
60
32nd
Though it was rather true to the source material, it somehow managed to squeeze out the happiness and exuberance from it. Still, Okonedo gives an excellent performance and so, surprisingly, does Fanning.
Rated 13 Mar 2009
sweekodenSweekoden
Rated 21 Mar 2010
19
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Wah
Rated 21 Mar 2010
nick_hamdenNick Hamden
Rated 03 Jun 2013
40
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Rated 03 Jun 2013
simajudassimajudas
Rated 06 Nov 2016
69
41st
jessjess125Jessjess125
Rated 24 Aug 2022
59
24th
Slight disservice to the book
Rated 24 Aug 2022
evnEv@n
Rated 12 Dec 2008
55
33rd
Blah, a little boring, a little good, a little forgetable. Grade: C Plus.
Rated 12 Dec 2008
luna6ixLuna6ix
Rated 12 Mar 2009
80
74th
It's sad to see Paul Bettany demonized, but this movie pulls off being both great and despicable, both, at the same time. Seriously, haven't we capitolized off of racism enough?
Rated 12 Mar 2009
rnevesrrnevesr
Rated 05 Aug 2013
66
21st
god dammit, may, you little shit
Rated 05 Aug 2013
rthornhillrthornhill
Rated 10 Dec 2009
82
29th
here's the buzz: stings come along with honey.
Rated 10 Dec 2009
melvin_smifMelvin Smif
Rated 09 Mar 2009
45
48th
I gotta say I like Dakota and Latifa.
Rated 09 Mar 2009
babamotsbabamots
Rated 28 Oct 2008
75
62nd
I cried once and laughed aloud serval times. Inspiring and thought provoking. Some parts are linger a little too long and I'll admit I didn't care for the leading young lady's acting.
Rated 28 Oct 2008
rittehRitteh
Rated 25 Oct 2015
79
82nd
A well done drama. Nothing really negative, but I probably won't watch it again so I'm trying to put it in tier 9.
Rated 25 Oct 2015
slantmagSlantMag
Rated 17 Oct 2010
10
9th
"There's a whole lotta healing in The Secret Life of Bees. Big Racial Issues too. And down-home heartwarming platitudes set to acoustic guitar ballads by female singers." - Nick Schager
Rated 17 Oct 2010
cagedwisdomcagedwisdom
Rated 22 Mar 2016
75
65th
Enjoyable but not much more.
Rated 22 Mar 2016
armondwhiteArmondWhite
Rated 27 Dec 2010
1
0th
Prince-Bythewood, who directed the 1999 romance Love and Basketball, may have intended a showcase for strong black screen actresses, but she neglected to hire more than one.
Rated 27 Dec 2010
mandymandy
Rated 07 Jun 2013
7
73rd
Heartwarming, easy viewing.
Rated 07 Jun 2013
slrsoapboxSlrSoapbox
Rated 11 Nov 2008
75
59th
Occasionally a very poignant look at the south in the Civil Rights era, but it's ultimately full of cliché and audience pandering moments. Still, it's mostly genuine and heartfelt and it's nice to see movies that focus on black women (without turning them into sassy stereotypes) for a change.
Rated 11 Nov 2008
bartekfmbartekfm
Rated 24 May 2009
62
32nd
More than average family cinema.
Rated 24 May 2009
ndotsndots
Rated 20 May 2009
60
9th
Nothing that hasnt been seen before. Although some good acting, i could not connect to most characters. Which was too bad if you looking at the end. Just a normal buhu-cheesy movie.
Rated 20 May 2009
chouinardChouinard
Rated 26 Jan 2009
72
50th
Alicia Keyes was horrible. Watchable to see what the white devil would do next to screw everything up.
Rated 26 Jan 2009

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