The Secret Life of Bees
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Synopsis
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.
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🎥 THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES (2008) | Full Movie Trailer in HD | 1080p
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Top Cast
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Dakota Fanning
Lily Owens
Queen Latifah
August Boatwright
Jennifer Hudson
Rosaleen Daise
Alicia Keys
June Boatwright
Sophie Okonedo
May Boatwright
Paul Bettany
T. Ray Owens
Hilarie Burton Morgan
Deborah Owens
Tristan Mack Wilds
Zach Taylor
Nate Parker
Neil
Shondrella Avery
Greta
Renee Ford Clark
Doll (as Renée Clark)
Sharon Conley
Violet
Nicky Buggs
Cressie
Jasmine Burke
Sugar Girl
Emma Sage Bowman
Young Lily
Emily Alyn Lind
Young Lily
Addy Miller
Young Lily
Taylor Kowalski
Teenager
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 17, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 17, 2008
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$11M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$40M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.63x
+$29M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gina Prince-Bythewood
- Screenplay & Story
- Gina Prince-Bythewood
- Original Score
- Mark Isham
- Original Title
- The Secret Life of Bees
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Production Budget
- $11M
- Worldwide Gross
- $40M
- Production Studios
- Dune Entertainment III, Fox Searchlight Pictures, The Donners' Company, Overbrook Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gina Prince-Bythewood
Gina Prince-Bythewood, Sue Monk Kidd
Mark Isham
Rogier Stoffers
Terilyn A. Shropshire
Jada Pinkett Smith, Lauren Shuler Donner, Will Smith, Joe Pichirallo, James Lassiter
Department Leadership Roster
Gina Prince-Bythewood
Director
Gina Prince-Bythewood
Screenplay
Mark Isham
Original Music Composer
Terilyn A. Shropshire
Editor
Sandra Hernandez
Costume Design
Rogier Stoffers
Director of Photography
Warren Alan Young
Production Design
Lauren Shuler Donner
Producer
Will Smith
Producer
Joe Pichirallo
Producer
James Lassiter
Producer
Dean Mumford
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Secret Life of Bees
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Secret Life of Bees about?
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.
Who directed The Secret Life of Bees?
The Secret Life of Bees was directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood.
Who stars in The Secret Life of Bees?
The principal cast of The Secret Life of Bees includes Dakota Fanning, Queen Latifah, Jennifer Hudson, Alicia Keys, Sophie Okonedo.
When was The Secret Life of Bees released and how long is it?
The Secret Life of Bees was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 54m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Secret Life of Bees?
The Secret Life of Bees had a reported production budget of $11M and grossed $40M at the worldwide box office (3.63 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Secret Life of Bees?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Secret Life of Bees was composed by Mark Isham.
Is The Secret Life of Bees based on a book or true story?
The Secret Life of Bees is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Sue Monk Kidd".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Secret Life of Bees?
The Secret Life of Bees holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).