Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- witty
- irreverent
- breezy
- family movie night
- lazy weekend
What critics said
Critics found the film intermittently witty and relaxed but ultimately hindered by an awkward premise, tame delivery, and underwhelming animation.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Barry is expected to accept one lifelong hive job but becomes dissatisfied after graduation and seeks alternatives.
Barry turns the conflict over honey harvesting into a lawsuit against humanity.
Hive factories, flight routes, bee workplaces, and human environments are presented from Barry's insect perspective.
Barry challenges humans' control over the honey economy despite the vast difference between bees and people.
Films like Bee Movie, and why
Over the Hedge
shared anthropomorphic-animal comedy, workplace satire, and environmental themes
A Bug's Life
shared computer-animated adventure, insect-centered worldbuilding, and family-friendly humor
The Ant Bully
shared witty animated comedy, unconventional outsider protagonist, and ecological concerns
Shrek
shared irreverent DreamWorks animation, rapid-fire jokes, and fish-out-of-water adventure
Movie Details
- Directors
- Simon J. Smith, Steve Hickner
- Release Date
- 2007-10-28
- Runtime
- 91 min
- Rating
- 6.1 / 10 (5439)
Cast
- Jerry Seinfeld
- Renée Zellweger
- Matthew Broderick
- Patrick Warburton
- John Goodman
- Chris Rock
- Kathy Bates
- Barry Levinson
- Larry King
- Ray Liotta
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Peacock Premium, Peacock Premium Plus
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Bee Movie about?
- A restless young bee breaks hive tradition, befriends a florist, and takes humanity to court over the exploitation of honeybees.
- What is Bee Movie like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Bee Movie as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Bee Movie violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Bee Movie.
- What did critics think of Bee Movie?
- Critics found the film intermittently witty and relaxed but ultimately hindered by an awkward premise, tame delivery, and underwhelming animation.
- Which films are like Bee Movie?
- Films with a similar feel include Over the Hedge, A Bug's Life, The Ant Bully, and Shrek.
- How long is Bee Movie?
- Bee Movie runs 91 minutes.
- Where can I watch Bee Movie?
- In United States, Bee Movie streams on Peacock Premium, Peacock Premium Plus.
