The Secret Life of Bees

2008PG-13110 min

Running from a life of abuse and racism, a 14-year-old girl and her best friend are taken in by a kind-hearted beekeeper and her sisters in this 'enchanting' (Roger Ebert) adaptation of the best-seller. Set in the South in 1964, the film stars Queen Latifah as the matronly honey-maker who opens her home – and her heart – to the desperate young women.

Genres:Drama

Director:Gina Prince-Bythewood

Cast:Queen Latifah, Dakota Fanning, Jennifer Hudson, Alicia Keys, Sophie Okonedo

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Added to HBO Max:March 1, 2017