Barry B. Benson, a bee just graduated from college, is disillusioned at his lone career choice: making honey. On a special trip outside the hive, Barry's life is saved by Vanessa, a florist ... Read allBarry B. Benson, a bee just graduated from college, is disillusioned at his lone career choice: making honey. On a special trip outside the hive, Barry's life is saved by Vanessa, a florist in New York City. As their relationship blossoms, he discovers humans actually eat honey, ... Read allBarry B. Benson, a bee just graduated from college, is disillusioned at his lone career choice: making honey. On a special trip outside the hive, Barry's life is saved by Vanessa, a florist in New York City. As their relationship blossoms, he discovers humans actually eat honey, and subsequently decides to sue them.
- Directors
- Writers
- Stars
- Jerry Seinfeld(voice)
- Renée Zellweger(voice)
- Matthew Broderick(voice)
- Awards
- 1 win & 15 nominations
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Storyline
- Taglines
- Hold onto your honey.
- Genres
- Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
- Rated PG for mild suggestive humor, and a brief depiction of smoking
- Parents guide
Did you know
- TriviaIn November 2016, this movie saw a surge in attention due to the rise in popularity of videos on YouTube that consisted of random edits to this movie (and sometimes the trailer). The most popular of these videos is one where this movie increases in speed every time the word "bee" is said.
- GoofsSomeone claims that the Pasadena parade has the "last flowers in the world." But Barry's lawsuit only affected the USA; bees in other countries are presumably still pollinating flowers as usual.
- Quotes
Barry B. Benson: Ya like jazz?
- Crazy creditsBarry stings the fishing boy, causing him to fall away, and then takes his place on the moon in the DreamWorks Animation logo.
- Alternate versionsThe British version is cut by 20 seconds. Dreamworks was required by the British Board of Film Classification to remove "a potentially dangerous and easily imitated technique involving materials that are readily available in the average household". The "dangerous and easily imitated technique" involved the ignition of an aerosol can to form a makeshift flame-thrower - this is replaced by a shower head in the UK version. They were not given the choice of releasing the film uncensored at a higher age rating because the film was aimed at younger viewers.
- ConnectionsFeatured in 30 Rock: SeinfeldVision (2007)
- SoundtracksPomp and Circumstance
Written by Edward Elgar (as Sir Edward Elgar)
Arranged by Rupert Gregson-Williams (uncredited)
Jerry Seinfeld delivers an Oscar worthy performance as Barry B. Benson, local hive schlub and opportunistic apis mellifera, he aims to please both his personal needs for love, passion and adventure, as well as his parents wishes for stability and success. The results can bee bittersweet, and downright hilarious at times, and ultimately enriches the audience with its tantalizing charm and wit.
As far as political agendas go, "Bee Movie" dares to not shy away from allusions of eco-fascism and the socialist working class struggle, and faces the globalist honey collecting hordes head on through judicious and peaceful means. The political influence derived, serves as a peek into a Beewellian realm, governed by a beenevolent dictator aiming to seize the rights of honey distribution worldwide, yet maintains a clear social hierarchy, both in hive and out. Fascinating audiences worldwide, "Bee Movie" is nothing less of a manifesto, and a warning of what to bee prepared for in a hypothetical future. As far as I'm concerned, I welcome the thousand year hive with open arms, and think we'd all bee better off sticking one to big honey.
Black and Yellow! Hello! I give this instant classic two antennas up.
- StGabriel97
- Feb 11, 2019
Details
Box office
- Budget
- $150,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $126,631,277
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $38,021,044
- Nov 4, 2007
- Gross worldwide
- $293,514,336
- Runtime
- 1h 31min
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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