The Spirit of the Beehive
1973, Spanish. Directed by Víctor Erice.
In 1940, in the immediate aftermath of the Spanish Civil War, a young girl living on the Castilian plain is haunted after attending a screening of James Whale's 1931 film Frankenstein and hearing from her sister that the monster is not dead, instead existing as a spirit inhabiting a nearby barn.
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Spanish
- Rated
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The Spirit of the Beehive is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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- Released
- 8 October 1973
- Original title
- El espíritu de la colmena
- Country
- Spain
- Written by
- Ángel Fernández Santos, Víctor Erice
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The Spirit of the Beehive: quick answers
Is The Spirit of the Beehive worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.6/10 from 424 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Spirit of the Beehive?
The Spirit of the Beehive runs 99 minutes (1h 39m).
Does The Spirit of the Beehive have a post-credits scene?
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The Spirit of the Beehive parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is The Spirit of the Beehive on?
The Spirit of the Beehive is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Spirit of the Beehive?
If you liked The Spirit of the Beehive, try Pan's Labyrinth, Byzantium, Tuesday.
Who directed The Spirit of the Beehive?
The Spirit of the Beehive (1973) was directed by Víctor Erice and stars Ana Torrent, Fernando Fernán Gómez, Teresa Gimpera.