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The Secret Life of Bees (2008): movie guide
The Secret Life of Bees (2008) is a Family, Adventure, Drama running about 114 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 7.5/10 from 603 votes. Notable cast includes Dakota Fanning, Queen Latifah, Jennifer Hudson, Alicia Keys. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 2008-09-17
- Runtime: 114 min
- TMDB: 7.5/10
- Genres: Family, Adventure, Drama
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 2008-09-17
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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.
Cast highlights
The Secret Life of Bees features Dakota Fanning, Queen Latifah, Jennifer Hudson, Alicia Keys, Sophie Okonedo, Paul Bettany. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 2008-09-17. Runtime: 114 minutes. TMDB score: 7.5/10 (603 votes). Genres: Family, Adventure, Drama. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is The Secret Life of Bees?
- The Secret Life of Bees is listed as Family, Adventure, Drama on TMDB.
- How long is The Secret Life of Bees?
- The Secret Life of Bees runs about 114 minutes.
- Who stars in The Secret Life of Bees?
- Cast highlights include Dakota Fanning, Queen Latifah, Jennifer Hudson, Alicia Keys, Sophie Okonedo, Paul Bettany.
- Does Cinema Box stream The Secret Life of Bees?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
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