The Secret Life of Bees
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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Frequently asked questions about The Secret Life of Bees
Where can I watch The Secret Life of Bees in the United States?
The Secret Life of Bees is not on a subscription streaming service in the United States at the moment, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
What are the ratings for The Secret Life of Bees?
The Secret Life of Bees scores 7.5 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in The Secret Life of Bees?
The Secret Life of Bees stars Dakota Fanning, Queen Latifah, Jennifer Hudson, Alicia Keys, and Sophie Okonedo. Gina Prince-Bythewood is the director.
How long is The Secret Life of Bees?
The Secret Life of Bees runs 1h 54m (114 minutes).
When did The Secret Life of Bees come out?
The Secret Life of Bees was released on September 17, 2008.
Which studio made The Secret Life of Bees?
The Secret Life of Bees was produced by Dune Entertainment III, Fox Searchlight Pictures, and The Donners' Company in the United States.
What was the budget for The Secret Life of Bees?
The Secret Life of Bees was made on a budget of $11,000,000.
How much did The Secret Life of Bees make at the box office?
The Secret Life of Bees grossed $39,952,437 worldwide, against a budget of $11,000,000.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.