The Secret Life of Bees (2008)
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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
Genre: Family, Adventure, Drama
Runtime: 114 min
Release Date: September 17, 2008
Cast
- Dakota Fanning - Lily Owens
- Queen Latifah - August Boatwright
- Jennifer Hudson - Rosaleen Daise
- Alicia Keys - June Boatwright
- Sophie Okonedo - May Boatwright
- Paul Bettany - T. Ray Owens
- Hilarie Burton - Deborah Owens
- Tristan Mack Wilds - Zach Taylor
- Nate Parker - Neil
- Shondrella Avery - Greta
Screenplay
- Gina Prince-Bythewood (Screenplay)
- Sue Monk Kidd (Novel)
Music: Mark Isham
Cinematography: Rogier Stoffers
Editing: Terilyn A. Shropshire
Production: Dune Entertainment III, Fox Searchlight Pictures, The Donners' Company, Overbrook Entertainment
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $11M
Box Office: $40M
Original Language: en
Themes
Melancholic Reflections and Sadness, Profound Sadness and Tears, Melancholy Soul-Searching, Profound Melancholy and Autumn Mood, Stories of Hope and Redemption
Keywords
melancholy, woman director, shocking, hopeful
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- Who stars in The Secret Life of Bees?
- The Secret Life of Bees stars Dakota Fanning, Queen Latifah, Jennifer Hudson, Alicia Keys, Sophie Okonedo, Paul Bettany.
- How long is The Secret Life of Bees?
- The Secret Life of Bees has a runtime of 1h 54m (114 minutes).
- What genre is The Secret Life of Bees?
- The Secret Life of Bees is a Family, Adventure, Drama film.
- What is the budget of The Secret Life of Bees?
- The Secret Life of Bees had a budget of $11M.
- How much did The Secret Life of Bees gross?
- The Secret Life of Bees grossed $40M worldwide.
- Where was The Secret Life of Bees produced?
- The Secret Life of Bees was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Secret Life of Bees?
- The themes of The Secret Life of Bees include: Melancholic Reflections and Sadness, Profound Sadness and Tears, Melancholy Soul-Searching, Profound Melancholy and Autumn Mood, Stories of Hope and Redemption.