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    Bee Movie

    • 20072007
    • PGPG
    • 1h 31min
    IMDb RATING
    6.1/10
    150K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    3,400
    1,016
    • Cast & crew
    • User reviews
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    Jerry Seinfeld in Bee Movie (2007)
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    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.

    IMDb RATING
    6.1/10
    150K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    3,400
    1,016
    • Directors
      • Simon J. Smith
      • Steve Hickner
    • Writers
      • Jerry Seinfeld
      • Spike Feresten
      • Barry Marder
    • Stars
      • Jerry Seinfeld(voice)
      • Renée Zellweger(voice)
      • Matthew Broderick(voice)
    Top credits
    • Directors
      • Simon J. Smith
      • Steve Hickner
    • Writers
      • Jerry Seinfeld
      • Spike Feresten
      • Barry Marder
    • Stars
      • Jerry Seinfeld(voice)
      • Renée Zellweger(voice)
      • Matthew Broderick(voice)
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    • 352User reviews
    • 193Critic reviews
    • 54Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 1 win & 15 nominations

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    Matthew Broderick, Kathy Bates, Barry Levinson, and Jeff Altman in Bee Movie (2007)
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    Top cast

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    Jerry Seinfeld
    Jerry Seinfeld
    • Barry B. Bensonas Barry B. Benson
    • (voice)
    Renée Zellweger
    Renée Zellweger
    • Vanessa Bloomeas Vanessa Bloome
    • (voice)
    Matthew Broderick
    Matthew Broderick
    • Adam Flaymanas Adam Flayman
    • (voice)
    Patrick Warburton
    Patrick Warburton
    • Kenas Ken
    • (voice)
    John Goodman
    John Goodman
    • Layton T. Montgomeryas Layton T. Montgomery
    • (voice)
    Chris Rock
    Chris Rock
    • Moosebloodas Mooseblood
    • (voice)
    Kathy Bates
    Kathy Bates
    • Janet Bensonas Janet Benson
    • (voice)
    Barry Levinson
    Barry Levinson
    • Martin Bensonas Martin Benson
    • (voice)
    Larry King
    Larry King
    • Bee Larry Kingas Bee Larry King
    • (voice)
    Ray Liotta
    Ray Liotta
    • Ray Liottaas Ray Liotta
    • (voice)
    Sting
    Sting
    • Stingas Sting
    • (voice)
    Oprah Winfrey
    Oprah Winfrey
    • Judge Bumbletonas Judge Bumbleton
    • (voice)
    Larry Miller
    Larry Miller
    • Buzzwellas Buzzwell
    • (voice)
    Megan Mullally
    Megan Mullally
    • Trudyas Trudy
    • (voice)
    Rip Torn
    Rip Torn
    • Lou Lo Ducaas Lou Lo Duca
    • (voice)
    Michael Richards
    Michael Richards
    • Bud Ditchwateras Bud Ditchwater
    • (voice)
    Mario Joyner
    Mario Joyner
    • Jacksonas Jackson
    • (voice)
    Jim Cummings
    Jim Cummings
    • Title Narratoras Title Narrator
    • (voice)
    • …
    • Directors
      • Simon J. Smith
      • Steve Hickner
    • Writers
      • Jerry Seinfeld
      • Spike Feresten
      • Barry Marder
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    When the bee Barry B. Benson (Jerry Seinfeld) graduates from college, he finds that he will have only one job for his entire life, and absolutely disappointed, he joins the team responsible for bringing the honey and pollination of the flowers to visit the world outside the hive. Once in Manhattan, he is saved by florist Vanessa Bloome (Renée Zellweger) and he breaks the bee law to thank Vanessa. They become friends and Barry discovers that humans exploit bees to sell the honey they produce. Barry decides to sue the human race, with destructive consequences to nature. —Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
    jazzlarry king characterhoneysurrealismexploitation96 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Hold onto your honey.
    • Genres
      • Animation
      • Adventure
      • Comedy
      • Drama
      • Family
      • Fantasy
      • Romance
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG for mild suggestive humor, and a brief depiction of smoking
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      In 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.
    • Goofs
      Someone 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 credits
      Barry stings the fishing boy, causing him to fall away, and then takes his place on the moon in the DreamWorks Animation logo.
    • Alternate versions
      The 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.
    • Connections
      Featured in 30 Rock: SeinfeldVision (2007)
    • Soundtracks
      Pomp and Circumstance
      Written by Edward Elgar (as Sir Edward Elgar)

      Arranged by Rupert Gregson-Williams (uncredited)

    User reviews352

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    Un-Bee-Lievable
    The "Citizen Kane" of bug movies. My only regret in life is that I cant see this movie for the first time again, and yet upon each re-viewing I find myself peeling back more and more of the metaphysical layers to this enthralling epic of tragedy and redemption.

    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.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 2, 2007 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Ong vàng phiêu luu ký
    • Production companies
      • DreamWorks Animation
      • Columbus 81 Productions
      • Pacific Data Images (PDI)
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    Box office

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    • 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
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 31min
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • SDDS
      • Dolby Digital
      • DTS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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