Maya the Bee Movie

Friendship is thicker than honey

2014 • 88 min • Family · Animation

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Synopsis

A bubbly little bumblebee rebels against the rules of the hive to make all kinds of friends—from violin-playing grasshoppers to a hornet named Sting.

Our family guide

Best from age 4

Movie Knight Score

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Maya, a curious young bee, leaves her strict hive to explore the meadow and make friends with various insects, including a mischievous hornet. She soon discovers a larger problem brewing between the bees and hornets, and must use her courage and kindness to bring peace.

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

Heads up

Mild peril involving insects like spiders and hornets.
Brief moments of characters being trapped or feeling lost.

What it models well

Friendship and acceptance
Courage and curiosity
Cooperation and understanding
Protecting nature

Talk about it after

Why are rules sometimes important, but also why is it good to question them?
How can differences be celebrated instead of feared?
What makes a good friend, and how can you make new ones?

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