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The Secret Life of Bees

PG-1320081h 54mGina Prince-Bythewood
IMDb 7.2 · Rotten Tomatoes 60% · Metacritic 57

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"Bring Your Girlfriends, Sisters, Mothers and Daughters."

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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MelancholyWoman DirectorShockingHopeful

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What is The Secret Life of Bees (2008) 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 stars in The Secret Life of Bees?

The Secret Life of Bees stars Dakota Fanning (Lily Owens), Queen Latifah (August Boatwright), Jennifer Hudson (Rosaleen Daise), Alicia Keys (June Boatwright), Sophie Okonedo (May Boatwright). The film was directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood.

How long is The Secret Life of Bees?

The Secret Life of Bees has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2008. It is rated PG-13.

Is The Secret Life of Bees worth watching?

The Secret Life of Bees holds an IMDb rating of 7.2/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 60. Fans of Family, Adventure, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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