The Secret Life of Bees

2008    1h 54m    PG-13
Drama, Adventure, Family
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In 1964 South Carolina, 14-year-old Lily Own is haunted by the memory of her late mother. To escape her lonely life and troubled relationship with her father T-Ray, Lily flees with Rosaleen, her caregiver and friend, to a South Carolina town that holds the secret to her mother's past. Taken in by the intelligent and independent Boatwright sisters, Lily finds solace in their mesmerizing world of beekeeping.
Directed By
Gina Prince-Bythewood
Written By
Sue Monk Kidd, Gina Prince-Bythewood
Studio
Dune Entertainment III, Fox Searchlight Pictures,

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Cast of The Secret Life of Bees
  • Dakota FanningLily Owens
  • Queen LatifahAugust Boatwright
  • Jennifer HudsonRosaleen Daise
  • Alicia KeysJune Boatwright
  • Sophie OkonedoMay Boatwright
  • Paul BettanyT. Ray Owens
  • Hilarie BurtonDeborah Owens
  • Tristan Mack WildsZach Taylor
  • Nate ParkerNeil
  • Shondrella AveryGreta
  • Renee ClarkDoll
  • Sharon ConleyViolet
  • Nicky BuggsCressie
  • Jasmine BurkeSugar Girl
  • Emma Sage BowmanYoung Lily
  • Addy MillerYoung Lily
  • Emily Alyn LindYoung Lily
  • Taylor KowalskiTeenager
  • Bob HungerfordFrank Posey
  • Richard Todd SullivanMechanic
  • Chris MoorePosey's Buddy
  • Bill Oberst Jr.Sheriff Gaston
  • Cullen MossYoung White Policemna
  • Walt RiderDriver
  • Dan BeeneMr. Kirven
  • Joe ChrestMr. Forrest
  • Robin MullinsMiss Lacy
  • Tom ConderWhite Man #1
  • Jay PearsonWhite Man #3
  • Dan CoxSheriff Brooks
  • Quentin KerrPolice Officer
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