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The Secret Life of Bees
The Secret Life of Bees
Actors: Dakota Fanning, Jennifer Hudson, Queen Latifah, Alicia Keys, Sophie Okonedo
Director: Gina Prince-Bythewood
Genres: Action & Adventure, Drama, African American Cinema
PG-13     2009     1hr 50min

SET IN SOUTH CAROLINA IN 1964, IS THE MOVING TALE OF LILY OWENS (FANNING) A 14 YEAR-OLD GIRL WHO IS HAUNTED BY THE MEMORY OF HER LATE MOTHER (BURTON).
     
     

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Actors: Dakota Fanning, Jennifer Hudson, Queen Latifah, Alicia Keys, Sophie Okonedo
Director: Gina Prince-Bythewood
Creators: Gina Prince-Bythewood, Aldric La'Auli Porter, Ed Cathell III, Ewan Leslie, Jada Pinkett Smith, James Lassiter, Sue Monk Kidd
Genres: Action & Adventure, Drama, African American Cinema
Sub-Genres: Action & Adventure, Drama, African American Cinema
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Format: DVD - Color,Widescreen - Dubbed,Subtitled
DVD Release Date: 02/03/2009
Original Release Date: 01/01/2008
Theatrical Release Date: 01/01/2008
Release Year: 2009
Run Time: 1hr 50min
Screens: Color,Widescreen
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaDVD Credits: 1
Total Copies: 7
Members Wishing: 0
MPAA Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Languages: English, Spanish
Subtitles: English, French, Spanish
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Member Movie Reviews

Sharon F. (Shar) from AVON PARK, FL
Reviewed on 9/13/2022...
A great movie with a wonderful storyline about love and race issues of the 60s.
3 of 4 member(s) found this review helpful.
LaTonya F. from RALEIGH, NC
Reviewed on 3/25/2013...
Good Movie if you like the time when race relations were really tense. Great Cast too.
0 of 2 member(s) found this review helpful.
Peggy F. from OVERLAND PARK, KS
Reviewed on 7/12/2012...
I had attempted to read the book, but was unable to read it without getting interrupted, so I decided to try the DVD. I was thoroughly engrossed in the story, and was completely impressed with the movie! The characters and actresses who played them were so believable, and I would recommend this movie to anyone who enjoys a great character study.
3 of 5 member(s) found this review helpful.
Deb B. from TUCKERTON, NJ
Reviewed on 6/9/2012...
This movie is beautiful! Latifah is wonderful as the strong and wise August. The acting is consistently good. I read the book first, and this is one movie based on a book that doesn't disappoint. Everyone should see this movie. My teenage son and I enjoyed it together.
1 of 2 member(s) found this review helpful.

Movie Reviews

This one pulls at your heart strings
Leslie Bethany | D'iberville, MS | 01/02/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)

"This is the best movie I have seen in a long time. I think I had tears in my eyes through 75% of the movie. This is Dakota Fanning's best performance. Jennifer Hudson was spectacular. Queen Latifah delivered like never before. Everyone was amazing in this film. Don't waste your time renting this one because it's one to own. You really connect with the characters and the issues at hand. This is a must see movie."
Best movie of 2008!!
K. Conroy | USA | 01/02/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)

"I thought this was the best movie of 2008! It was SO GOOD! Granted I had some movies that I went to and watched over and over again, this one I only watched once but once I watched it I knew it would be a timeless classic. Don't rent this movie! Just buy it! It's SO GOOD!"
Heatwarming
Daren N. Heaton | Laie, HI United States | 01/18/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)

"Excellent movie. Almost perfect version of the book. I was expecting a PG though but still it's a great movie. For me one of the best movies of 2008."