The Secret Life of Bees(2008)
“Bring Your Girlfriends, Sisters, Mothers and Daughters.”
Overview
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.
Director
Gina Prince-Bythewood
Studio
Dune Entertainment III
Budget
$11M
Revenue
$40M
Cast
Dakota Fanning
as Lily Owens
Queen Latifah
as August Boatwright
Jennifer Hudson
as Rosaleen Daise
Alicia Keys
as June Boatwright
Sophie Okonedo
as May Boatwright
Paul Bettany
as T. Ray Owens
Hilarie Burton Morgan
as Deborah Owens
Tristan Mack Wilds
as Zach Taylor
Nate Parker
as Neil
Shondrella Avery
as Greta
Renee Ford Clark
as Doll (as Renée Clark)
Sharon Conley
as Violet
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2008
Runtime
1h 54m
Language
English
Rating
7.5 / 10
Budget
$11M
Box Office
$40M
Production Companies
Dune Entertainment III • Fox Searchlight Pictures • The Donners' Company
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Secret Life of Bees?▼
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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 and released in 2008. It is a family, adventure, drama film.
How long is The Secret Life of Bees?▼
The Secret Life of Bees has a runtime of 1 hours and 54 minutes (114 minutes total).
Who stars in The Secret Life of Bees?▼
The cast of The Secret Life of Bees includes Dakota Fanning as Lily Owens, Queen Latifah as August Boatwright, Jennifer Hudson as Rosaleen Daise, Alicia Keys as June Boatwright, Sophie Okonedo as May Boatwright and more.
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