Tell It to the Bees
2019, English. Directed by Annabel Jankel.
Some secrets are too powerful to keep.
Dr. Jean Markham returns to the town she left as a teenager to take over her late father's medical practice. When a school-yard scuffle lands Charlie in her surgery, she invites him to visit the hives in her garden and tell his secrets to the bees, as she once did. The new friendship between the boy and the bee keeper brings his mother Lydia into Jean's world.
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Tell It to the Bees is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Cast & crew
- Annabel JankelDirector
- Anna PaquinJean Markham
- Holliday GraingerLydia Weekes
- Emun ElliottRobert Weekes
- Steven RobertsonJim
- Lauren LyleAnnie Stock
- Gregor SelkirkCharlie Weekes
- Kate DickiePam Stock
- Billy BoydOlder Charlie (voice)
- Euan MasonJohn
- Zara HowellChanting Girl 2
- Violet FluendyChanting Girl 3
- Kaidon McGrathBully Boy
Details
- Released
- 3 May 2019
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Henrietta Ashworth, Jessica Ashworth
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What Tell It to the Bees is based on
Tell It to the Bees is adapted from a novel.
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Tell It to the Bees: quick answers
Is Tell It to the Bees worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.5/10 from 481 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Tell It to the Bees?
Tell It to the Bees runs 106 minutes (1h 46m).
Does Tell It to the Bees have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Tell It to the Bees. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Tell It to the Bees parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Tell It to the Bees is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Tell It to the Bees on?
Tell It to the Bees is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Tell It to the Bees?
If you liked Tell It to the Bees, try Camp Belvidere, Room at the Top, Elena Undone.
Who directed Tell It to the Bees?
Tell It to the Bees (2019) was directed by Annabel Jankel and stars Anna Paquin, Holliday Grainger, Emun Elliott.
What is Tell It to the Bees based on?
Tell It to the Bees is adapted from a novel.