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The Secret Life of Bees [Blu-ray]

Dakota Fanning (Actor), Jennifer Hudson (Actor), Gina Prince-Bythewood (Director, Writer) Rated:
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Genre Drama, Book To Film
Format Blu-ray, Multiple Formats, AC-3, DTS Surround Sound, Color, Subtitled, Dolby, NTSC, Dubbed, Widescreen See more
Contributor Rene Clark, Gina Prince-Bythewood, Nate Parker, Sharon Morris, Shondrella Avery, Sue Monk Kidd, Sophie Okonedo, Queen Latifah, Alicia Keys, Dakota Fanning, Hilarie Burton, Jennifer Hudson, Tristan Wilds, Paul Bettany See more
Language English
Runtime 1 hour and 50 minutes
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THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES, based on the New York Times best selling novel and 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). To escape her lonely life and troubled relationship with her father (Bettany), Lily flees with Rosaleen (Hudson), her caregiver and only friend, to a South Carolina town that holds the secret to her mother's past. Taken in by the intelligent and independent Boatwright sisters (Latifah, Okonedo and Keys), Lily finds solace in their mesmerizing world of beekeeping, honey and the Black Madonna.

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Headed by an all-star cast of women, The Secret Life of Bees is the heartwarming and well-told story of a young girl who finds love and acceptance from a trio of independent sisters. The Secret Life of Bees is based on the bestselling book of the same name by Sue Monk Kidd and centers around the plight of 14-year-old Lily (Dakota Fanning). Assuming the burden for her mother's premature death, she has a precarious relationship with her abusive father T. Ray (Paul Bettany). Lily's only friend is her caregiver Rosaleen (Academy Award winner Jennifer Hudson). Set in South Carolina in 1964, when civil rights wasn't a given, Rosaleen's life is threatened by racists who'd just as soon see her dead than exercise her right to vote. Lily runs away with her to a town she believes may hold the secrets of her mother's life. There the pair meet the Boatwright sisters August (Queen Latifah), June (Alicia Keys) and May (Sophie Okonedo)--who produce the area's famous Black Madonna honey. They eventually provide Lily with the unconditional love she never felt she had and also show Rosaleen that being a black woman in the South doesn't mean she can't have a sense of worth. The Secret Life of Bees doesn't try to pass itself off as a historical documentation of race relations in the 1960s. But the fictional slice of life still resonates because of the feelings of injustice that it stirs up. Though the film is written to show the disparity between blacks and whites, there is always a strong sense of hope, thanks to the lead actresses who bring empathy and dignity to their roles. Hudson exhibits some of the same quiet grace that Regina Taylor brought to her role as the family housekeeper in the superb TV series I'll Fly Away. Latifah has the part of wise matriarch down pat, even when she's playing a sister rather than a mother. And it's clear that Fanning is making a seamless transition from kid to young adult roles. Whether she's giving an impassioned monologue or listening thoughtfully, Fanning brings nuance and intelligence to her role. --Jae-Ha Kim

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  • Aspect Ratio ‏ : ‎ 2.35:1
  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned)
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.5 x 0.7 x 5.4 inches; 2.08 ounces
  • Director ‏ : ‎ Gina Prince-Bythewood
  • Media Format ‏ : ‎ Blu-ray, Multiple Formats, AC-3, DTS Surround Sound, Color, Subtitled, Dolby, NTSC, Dubbed, Widescreen
  • Run time ‏ : ‎ 1 hour and 50 minutes
  • Release date ‏ : ‎ January 21, 2014
  • Actors ‏ : ‎ Dakota Fanning, Jennifer Hudson, Queen Latifah, Alicia Keys, Sophie Okonedo
  • Dubbed: ‏ : ‎ Spanish
  • Subtitles: ‏ : ‎ English, French, Spanish
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English (DTS 5.1), French (Dolby Surround), Spanish (Dolby Surround)
  • Studio ‏ : ‎ Fox Searchlight
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B001NLJ3N0
  • Writers ‏ : ‎ Gina Prince-Bythewood, Sue Monk Kidd
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 out of 5 stars 5,760 ratings

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Customers find the movie well-acted with a mostly female cast and appreciate how it follows the book closely. The film is emotionally moving, making viewers laugh and cry, and customers consider it beautifully written and worth the purchase. They value its educational content about bees and beekeeping, and one customer notes how it provides life lessons. The movie receives mixed reactions regarding sadness, with several customers describing it as a tear-jerker.

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470 customers mention "Movie quality"450 positive20 negative

Customers praise the movie's quality, noting that it follows the book closely and is well thought out.

"Good movie and watched it on Amazon" Read more

"Great movie" Read more

"...Not sure why it took me so long to watch the movie. I thought the plot was strong and not too much violence...." Read more

"What a beautiful story line🥰🥰..." Read more

150 customers mention "Cast"144 positive6 negative

Customers praise the movie's all-star cast of mostly women, noting their strong performances and ability to connect with their characters.

"...she is known for good comedy roles, but I was struck by just how strong an actress she is. This role required subtle acting and she delivered...." Read more

"All the characters were perfectly-cast. I can’t say enough about this movie." Read more

"I love this movie! I love all the characters! I love Queen!" Read more

"...But can I say enough about Paul Bettany? He is so deep, so talented, so enchanting. He mesmerizes, and this was not a starring role...." Read more

125 customers mention "Heartwarming story"125 positive0 negative

Customers find this movie heartwarming, describing it as an emotionally filled experience that moves them to both laughter and tears.

"...I thought the plot was strong and not too much violence. It's heartwarming with strong cast, tugged at my heartstrings and I identified with so many..." Read more

"...The emphasis is more heartwarming. That's not to say it won't have you in tears at certain moments, for tragic reasons and for happy...." Read more

"...He is so deep, so talented, so enchanting. He mesmerizes, and this was not a starring role. The simple line: "Because she didn't come after me."..." Read more

"...It also helps some kids to relate that there are abusive situations in other families so they don't feel so alone, and that there is always hope of..." Read more

64 customers mention "Writing quality"64 positive0 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the movie, describing it as beautifully crafted and well done.

"...It's heartwarming with strong cast, tugged at my heartstrings and I identified with so many of the strong and also emotional traits of the ladies..." Read more

"...The beautiful cast, strong and outspoken, gentle and poignant, was a pleasure to watch. All the women were very fine...." Read more

"...Its just beautiful, and I felt so hopeful about life after seeing this. Please see this....and read the book too. You won't regret it!!" Read more

"...to be one of the finest actresses around, not to mention, she's just beautiful. She lights up the movie...." Read more

41 customers mention "Enjoyment"38 positive3 negative

Customers find the movie very entertaining and enjoyable, noting that it will make you laugh and is worth watching with others.

"...beautiful cast, strong and outspoken, gentle and poignant, was a pleasure to watch. All the women were very fine...." Read more

"...cast are wonderful as well, and the story line is very unique and rewarding. I would love to have lived in this movie." Read more

"...I loved the reading of the book - the characters came to life for me through the reader's sensitive interpretation...." Read more

"...Was a bit of a stretch for this movie buff. But it was different and interesting." Read more

27 customers mention "Value for money"27 positive0 negative

Customers find the movie to be a great value and well worth the purchase.

"...I will watch it again, so it's worth owning. Another plus, despite it being only a single disc edition, it has pretty good extras on it!..." Read more

"...Definitely worth the watch!" Read more

"...Other than that, great movie and product!" Read more

"...I really enjoyed both the book and the movie. These are well worth the time." Read more

19 customers mention "Education"19 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the movie's educational value about bees and beekeeping, with one customer noting how it reminds them of their childhood surrounded by these insects.

"...who give up life to be together and make the most of it, was inspiring with the bees and also the sister who had depression, showed the love of a..." Read more

"...Learned a little about bees (love these God given creatures) and more about human nature. I recommend this book and anything that Ms. Kidd writes...." Read more

"...It makes you cry, laugh, and think. Great movie" Read more

"...well im sure glad i did. this movie is not about bees. and is one of my all time favorites." Read more

32 customers mention "Sadness"14 positive18 negative

Customers have mixed reactions to the movie's emotional content, with several noting tearful moments and describing it as a great tear-jerker, while others express disappointment.

"...Sometimes, the film goes over-the-top in pulling at heart strings and can be a bit over sentimental...." Read more

"...I would definitely recommend it to anyone who's look for a good drama" Read more

"...can tear a family apart, how fear can harm children, how losing a loved one hurts, but again how love can bring us to life - not just romantic love,..." Read more

"...There are several tearful moments in the film and those were still tearful (ok, for the guys who won't cry, let's say "heart wenching") the second..." Read more

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If you're expecting the film to be exactly like the book, it's not going to happen. I suggest you watch the film before you read the book. Anyway, Dakota Fanning is fantastic. The rest of the cast is great.
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  • Judy Ann
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good movie.
    Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2025
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    Good movie and watched it on Amazon
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  • robert king
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great movie
    Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2025
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    Great movie
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  • Amy W
    5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyed the Movie Very Much
    Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2025
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    Read the book about twenty years and loved it. Not sure why it took me so long to watch the movie. I thought the plot was strong and not too much violence. It's heartwarming with strong cast, tugged at my heartstrings and I identified with so many of the strong and also emotional traits of the ladies portrayed in this movie.
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  • Keaona L Cashwell
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good movie
    Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2025
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    What a beautiful story line🥰🥰
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  • Erin Harper
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love it
    Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2025
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    Great movie
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  • AngelHeart53
    5.0 out of 5 stars Secret life of bees
    Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2025
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    Very good movie dealing with mental illness and racism in the 50s and 60s
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  • Jmaynard
    4.0 out of 5 stars A good film, with superb acting
    Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2010
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    When I saw this film advertised, I wanted to see it because I like all the actresses. However, I didn't think it was a "theatre" movie. So I waited for DVD thinking the film would not be improved by seeing it on the big screen, which was the case. In fact, I think I enjoyed it more for being able to curl up on my sofa with it like I would with a good book. I will watch it again, so it's worth owning. Another plus, despite it being only a single disc edition, it has pretty good extras on it! There are featurettes on: behind the scenes, character studies, a tour of the set with the book author and more. They are all worth watching, unlike so many extras that are thrown on so they can say there are extras (trailers!? please.)

    I have not read the book. But, after seeing the movie I now want to read it - which says a lot about how good it was. I love Queen Latifah, and she is known for good comedy roles, but I was struck by just how strong an actress she is. This role required subtle acting and she delivered. Often films set in this time period are mired in sadness and violence. This film shows the ugly part of racism, but doesn't dwell on it. The emphasis is more heartwarming. That's not to say it won't have you in tears at certain moments, for tragic reasons and for happy. Sometimes, the film goes over-the-top in pulling at heart strings and can be a bit over sentimental. However, I can forgive that since this isn't a popcorn movie. It's the story of one girl, and the women who come to shape her life. I considered giving it five stars, but realized that even though I liked it, it just wasn't up to the standard of films like The Color Purple. As an adaptation, TCP was stunning and the scale was nearly epic in the telling.

    It's almost ironic that all three of the main actresses are first and foremost known as singers, yet each delivered an excellent performance that made me believe they were the character. Jennifer Hudson should consider dropping the music and concentrating on film - I'd certainly like to see more of her. Overall, I found the movie to be very good (but not outstanding) and the acting to be truly stellar. Recommended.
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  • Pati Bea
    5.0 out of 5 stars Powerful Movie
    Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2025
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    All the characters were perfectly-cast. I can’t say enough about this movie.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars A special story
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 28, 2010
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    This is the first review I've ever written, but a few minutes ago I finished watching The Secret Life of Bees. The book by Sue Monk Kidd was brilliant, and gripping from start to finish and you knew exactly what was going to happen to those two young people at the end. The DVD was just as good, and the actors seemed to just step out of the book, they were so well matched to the parts. There were a couple of moments where one saw how very intolerant and bigoted some white people were in America, around the time when things were slowly changing for the black American, and it wasn't comfortable to be watching that in a white skin.
    I wouldn't put any labels on this film - it's a good, heart-warming and, sometimes, sad story - which you are bound to enjoy.
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  • J. P.
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Beautiful Story, truly a classic!
    Reviewed in Canada on February 12, 2020
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    I first saw this movie on television. I was so moved by the story, I purchased the DVD immediately afterwards. This is a quality film with a phenomenal cast and carefully crafted script. The story takes place in South Carolina in 1964. The Secret Life of Bees tells the story of a fourteen year old girl, Lily Owens (Dakota Fanning), whose life has been shaped around the blurred memory of the afternoon her mother was killed. Based on the critically acclaimed novel by author Sue Monk Kidd, this movie is sure to please. Order with confidence!
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  • Yukari
    5.0 out of 5 stars 見ることはできなかったのですが
    Reviewed in Japan on April 24, 2015
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    映画をみたくて買いましたが、日本のプレイヤーでは映らないようです。次から日本製を買いたいと思います。
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  • squeeze box
    5.0 out of 5 stars A great film of an even better book.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 27, 2009
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    This is a really well made film with a first rate cast. It is set against the backdrop of racial intolerance in the American deep south (and there is much more development of this strand in the book) but essentially it is the story of a group of women coming together, supporting each other through hard times and making the best of their lives. As a "relationship" film I guess it will be enjoyed more by women.
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  • sydney
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great movie! Got here quick.
    Reviewed in Canada on November 17, 2021
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    Bought this movie for my grandmother as it’s her favourite and she doesn’t use Netflix or any other streaming services! Was a great price and got here quick
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