The Secret Life of Bees (2008)
Overview
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.
Production Companies
Additional Info
| Budget | $11,000,000.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $38,105,395.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 11.85 |
Directed By
Gina Prince-Bythewood
Crew
Gina Prince-Bythewood
Gina Prince-Bythewood
Mark Isham
Sue Monk Kidd
James Lassiter
Will Smith
Joe Pichirallo
Dean Mumford
Aisha Coley
Shutchai Tym Buacharern
Leigh Leverett
Sandra Hernandez
Warren Alan Young
James Edward Ferrell Jr.
Craig Fincannon
Lisa Mae Fincannon
Sidney Ray Baldwin
Rogier Stoffers
Lauren Shuler Donner
Terilyn A. Shropshire
Jada Pinkett Smith
Tommy Ray Sullivan
Camille Friend
Thom Rainey
Mark Fincannon
Linda Cohen
Alan Hook
TOP CAST
Dakota Fanning
Lily Owens
Queen Latifah
August Boatwright
Jennifer Hudson
Rosaleen Daise
Alicia Keys
June Boatwright
Sophie Okonedo
May Boatwright
Paul Bettany
T. Ray Owens
Hilarie Burton
Deborah Owens
Tristan Mack Wilds
Zach Taylor
Nate Parker
Neil
Shondrella Avery
Greta
Renee Clark
Doll
Sharon Conley
Violet
Nicky Buggs
Cressie
Jasmine Burke
Sugar Girl
Emma Sage Bowman
Young Lily
Addy Miller
Young Lily
Emily Alyn Lind
Young Lily
Taylor Kowalski
Teenager
Bob Hungerford
Frank Posey
Richard Todd Sullivan
Mechanic
Chris Moore
Posey's Buddy
Bill Oberst Jr.
Sheriff Gaston
Cullen Moss
Young White Policemna
Walt Rider
Driver
Dan Beene
Mr. Kirven
Joe Chrest
Mr. Forrest
Robin Mullins
Miss Lacy
Tom Conder
White Man #1
Jay Pearson
White Man #3
Dan Cox
Sheriff Brooks
Quentin Kerr
Police Officer
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