Movie

The Secret Life of Bees

“Bring Your Girlfriends, Sisters, Mothers and Daughters.”

★ 7.5(577)20081h 54m

The Secret Life of Bees is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home in United States. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 9 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Gina Prince-Bythewood
Release date: 2008-09-17
Runtime: 1h 54m
Language: English
Box office: $39,952,437
Budget: $11,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Dune Entertainment III

The Secret Life of Bees — trailer

About The Secret Life of Bees

The Secret Life of Bees is a 2008 movie in the Family, Adventure and Drama genres, directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood, starring Dakota Fanning, Queen Latifah and Jennifer Hudson. It has a runtime of 1 hour 54 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.5/10 from 577 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Secret Life of Bees in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

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 Morgan

Deborah Owens

Tristan Mack Wilds

Zach Taylor

Nate Parker

Neil

Shondrella Avery

Greta

Renee Ford Clark

Doll (as Renée Clark)

Sharon Conley

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Secret Life of Bees in United States?+

In United States, The Secret Life of Bees is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Secret Life of Bees on Netflix?+

The Secret Life of Bees is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is The Secret Life of Bees?+

The Secret Life of Bees has a runtime of 1 hour 54 minutes (114 minutes).

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.

When did The Secret Life of Bees come out?+

The Secret Life of Bees is a 2008 movie directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood.

What genre is The Secret Life of Bees?+

The Secret Life of Bees is Family, Adventure and Drama film.

Who directed The Secret Life of Bees?+

The Secret Life of Bees was directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood.