The Secret Life of Bees
2008, English. Directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood.
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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 secret to her mother's past.
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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YouTubeCast & crew
- Gina Prince-BythewoodDirector
- Dakota FanningLily Owens
- Queen LatifahAugust Boatwright
- Jennifer HudsonRosaleen Daise
- Alicia KeysJune Boatwright
- Sophie OkonedoMay Boatwright
- Paul BettanyT. Ray Owens
- Hilarie Burton MorganDeborah Owens
- Tristan Mack WildsZach Taylor
- Nate ParkerNeil
- Shondrella AveryGreta
- Renee Ford ClarkDoll (as Renée Clark)
- Sharon ConleyViolet
Details
- Released
- 17 September 2008
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Gina Prince-Bythewood
- Budget
- $11M
- Box office
- $40M
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What The Secret Life of Bees is based on
The Secret Life of Bees is based on The Secret Life of Bees (2002) by Sue Monk Kidd.
2002
The Secret Life of Bees
By Sue Monk Kidd
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The Secret Life of Bees: quick answers
Is The Secret Life of Bees worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.5/10 from 603 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Secret Life of Bees?
The Secret Life of Bees runs 114 minutes (1h 54m).
Does The Secret Life of Bees have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Secret Life of Bees. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Secret Life of Bees parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Secret Life of Bees is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Secret Life of Bees on?
The Secret Life of Bees isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Secret Life of Bees?
If you liked The Secret Life of Bees, try End of Sentence, Black Gold, Vesper.
Who directed The Secret Life of Bees?
The Secret Life of Bees (2008) was directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood and stars Dakota Fanning, Queen Latifah, Jennifer Hudson.
What is The Secret Life of Bees based on?
The Secret Life of Bees is based on The Secret Life of Bees (2002) by Sue Monk Kidd.