Bumblebee
“Every hero has a beginning.”
Synopsis
On the run in the year 1987, Bumblebee finds refuge in a junkyard in a small Californian beach town. Charlie, on the cusp of turning 18 and trying to find her place in the world, discovers Bumblebee, battle-scarred and broken. When Charlie revives him, she quickly learns this is no ordinary yellow VW bug.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2018-09-24
Top Cast
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Dylan O'Brien
B-127 / Bumblebee (voice)
Hailee Steinfeld
Charlie Watson
John Cena
Jack Burns
Jorge Lendeborg Jr.
Memo Gutierrez
John Ortiz
Dr. Powell
Stephen Schneider
Ron
Jason Ian Drucker
Otis Watson
Pamela Adlon
Sally Watson
Len Cariou
Hank
Glynn Turman
General Whalen
Peter Cullen
Optimus Prime (voice)
Angela Bassett
Shatter (voice)
Justin Theroux
Dropkick (voice)
Gracie Dzienny
Tina Lark
Ricardo Hoyos
Tripp Summers
Lenny Jacobson
Roy
Megyn Price
Amber
Kollin Holtz
Craig
Release History & Theatrical Window
Brussels
Festival / Special Debut
December 21, 2018
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 2, 2019
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$135M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$468M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.47x
+$333M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Travis Knight
- Screenplay & Story
- Christina Hodson, Shoji Kawamori, Joel Erickson
- Original Score
- Dario Marianelli
- Original Title
- Bumblebee
- Country of Origin
- China, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Production Budget
- $135M
- Worldwide Gross
- $468M
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Allspark Pictures, Bay Films, di Bonaventura Pictures, DeSanto/Murphy Productions, Tencent Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Travis Knight
Christina Hodson, Shoji Kawamori, Joel Erickson
Dario Marianelli
Enrique Chediak, Peter Lyons Collister
Paul Rubell
Lorenzo di Bonaventura, Michael Bay, Tom DeSanto, Chris Brigham, Stephen Davis
Department Leadership Roster
Christina Hodson
Writer
Lorenzo di Bonaventura
Producer
Jason Smith
Visual Effects Supervisor
Mike Gunther
Stunt Coordinator
Michael Bay
Producer
Travis Knight
Director
Paul Rubell
Editor
Sean Haworth
Production Design
Tom DeSanto
Producer
Stephen Davis
Producer
Dayna Pink
Costume Design
Dario Marianelli
Original Music Composer
Enrique Chediak
Director of Photography
Mark Vahradian
Producer
Don Murphy
Producer
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
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parental Guidance for children below the age of 12.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Official cinematic photography and background stills for Bumblebee.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bumblebee
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Bumblebee about?
On the run in the year 1987, Bumblebee finds refuge in a junkyard in a small Californian beach town. Charlie, on the cusp of turning 18 and trying to find her place in the world, discovers Bumblebee, battle-scarred and broken. When Charlie revives him, she quickly learns this is no ordinary yellow VW bug.
Who directed Bumblebee?
Bumblebee was directed by Travis Knight.
Who stars in Bumblebee?
The principal cast of Bumblebee includes Dylan O'Brien, Hailee Steinfeld, John Cena, Jorge Lendeborg Jr., John Ortiz.
When was Bumblebee released and how long is it?
Bumblebee was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 54m.
What was the box office and production budget of Bumblebee?
Bumblebee had a reported production budget of $135M and grossed $468M at the worldwide box office (3.47 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Bumblebee?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bumblebee was composed by Dario Marianelli.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bumblebee?
Bumblebee holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); IN: UA (Parental Guidance for children below the age of 12.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).