Bee Season
2005, English. Directed by Scott McGehee & David Siegel.
Wife and mother Miriam begins a downward emotional spiral as her husband avoids their collapsing marriage by immersing himself in his 11-year-old daughter's quest to become a spelling-bee champion.
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Scott McGeheeDirector
- David SiegelDirector
- Richard GereSaul
- Juliette BinocheMiriam
- Flora CrossEliza
- Max MinghellaAaron
- Kate BosworthChali
- Corey FischerNational Spelling Bee Pronouncer
- Sam ZuckermanNational Spelling Bee Judge
- Joan MankinMs. Bergermeyer
- Piers MackenzieDr. Morris
- Lorri HoltMs. Rai
- Cynthia Lea ClarkPhotographer (uncredited)
- Alisha MullallyYoung Miriam
Details
- Released
- 3 September 2005
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Naomi Foner
- Budget
- $14M
- Box office
- $6.9M
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What Bee Season is based on
Bee Season is based on Bee Season, a 2000 novel by Myla Goldberg.
Novel · 2000
Bee Season
By Myla Goldberg
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Bee Season: quick answers
Is Bee Season worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.1/10 from 102 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Bee Season?
Bee Season runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
Does Bee Season have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Bee Season. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Bee Season parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Bee Season yet.
Which OTT platform is Bee Season on?
Bee Season isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Bee Season?
If you liked Bee Season, try The Kindergarten Teacher, The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane, I'm Thinking of Ending Things.
Who directed Bee Season?
Bee Season (2005) was directed by Scott McGehee and David Siegel and stars Richard Gere, Juliette Binoche, Flora Cross.
What is Bee Season based on?
Bee Season is based on Bee Season, a 2000 novel by Myla Goldberg.