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Bee Movie
PG

Bee Movie

Honey just got funny.

2007 • 91 min • Family · Animation · Adventure · Comedy

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Synopsis

Barry B. Benson, a recent college graduate who wants more out of his life than making honey, decides to sue the human race after learning about the exploitation of bees at the hands of mankind. What will happen next?

Our family guide

Best from age 6
81
Movie Knight Score
5361 reviews
  • 100 Reviewers · 1 · 51%
  • 61 Audience · 5360 · 49%

Barry B. Benson, a freshly graduated bee, challenges the human race in court after discovering they exploit bees for their honey. His bold actions unexpectedly disrupt the balance of nature. This animated adventure explores themes of courage and unintended consequences.

Violence & peril
1/10
Language
1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking
0/10
Romance & sensuality
1/10
Scary moments
2/10

Heads up

  • A bee gets briefly stuck in a woman's hair
  • Some peril involving planes and bee stings

What it models well

  • Standing up for what's right
  • Environmental awareness
  • Friendship and cooperation

Talk about it after

  • The importance of bees in nature
  • Considering the impact of our actions
  • When it's right to challenge the status quo

Written by the Movie Knight editorial team for Bee Movie. Our own words, our own scoring — always double-check against your family's standards.

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Top billed cast

Director: Simon J. Smith, Steve Hickner • Crew: Jerry Seinfeld, Spike Feresten, Barry Marder, Andy Robin

Trailers & clips

Barry Gets Trapped In A Car - Extended Preview

Barry Learns How to be a Working Bee Extended Preview

Bee Movie (2007) - Pollen Power Scene (1/10) | Movieclips

Bee Movie featurette with Rénee Zellweger

Behind the Movie - Bee movie

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Reviewer notes

RecommendedTrusted family reviewers

***A hilarious bee movie*** Released in 2007, "Bee Movie" is an animated movie about a bee, Barry B. Benson (voiced by Jerry Seinfeld), a fresh college graduate who becomes disillusioned by his limited career choices in the hive. Upon taking a special trip to the outside world his life is saved by Vanessa (Renée Zellweger), a beautiful florist in New York City. As their relationship develops, he discovers hum...

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Details

TMDB audience
6.0/10 (5,360)
Age rating
PG
Status
Released
Budget
$150,000,000
Box office
$287,594,577
IMDb
tt0389790

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