The Secret Life of Bees 2008
“Bring Your Girlfriends, Sisters, Mothers and Daughters.”
What is The Secret Life of Bees?
The Secret Life of Bees is a film first released in 2008. Catalogued under Family, Adventure, Drama.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2008
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 114 minutes
- Release date
- Sep 17, 2008
- Studios
- Dune Entertainment III, Fox Searchlight Pictures, The Donners' Company
- Genres
- Family, Adventure, Drama
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Overview
The Secret Life of Bees is a film first released in 2008. Catalogued under Family, Adventure, Drama. Produced and broadcast by Dune Entertainment III, Fox Searchlight Pictures, The Donners' Company. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A teenage girl seeks answers about her mother in 1964 South Carolina.”
- Powerful performances by Dakota Fanning and Queen Latifah
- Rich 1960s Southern atmosphere
- Thought‑provoking themes of family and identity
- PG-13 rating means some mature themes may not suit all younger viewers
Watch it if you enjoy heartfelt period dramas about family and self‑discovery.
The film deals with grief and racial tension, making it more appropriate for mature teens and adults.
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Frequently asked questions
When was The Secret Life of Bees released?
It was released in the United States on September 17, 2008.
What is the film’s rating?
It is rated PG‑13.
Who directed the film?
Gina Prince‑Bythewood wrote and directed the film.
Who are the lead actors?
The film stars Dakota Fanning, Queen Latifah, Jennifer Hudson, Alicia Keys, Sophie Okonedo, and Paul Bettany.
What is the setting of the story?
The story is set in South Carolina in 1964.
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