The Secret Life of Bees (2008)
1964. Lily, a lonely teenager, flees from her home and reaches a small town in South Carolina. Once there, she finds herself in the company of the Boatwright sisters who introduce her to a new world.
All Releases
Domestic (94.5%)
$37,770,162
$37,770,162
International (5.5%)
$2,182,275
$2,182,275
Worldwide
$39,952,437
$39,952,437
Domestic DistributorFox Searchlight
Domestic Opening$10,527,799
Budget$11,000,000
Earliest Release DateOctober 17, 2008
(Domestic)
MPAAPG-13
Running Time1 hr 54 min
GenresDrama
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Domestic
| Area | Release Date | Opening | Gross |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | Oct 17, 2008 | $10,527,799 | $37,770,162 |
Europe, Middle East, and Africa
| Area | Release Date | Opening | Gross |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | Feb 27, 2009 | $28,586 | $383,549 |
| United Kingdom | Dec 5, 2008 | $109,631 | $299,600 |
| South Africa | Feb 6, 2009 | $36,779 | $205,304 |
| Spain | Mar 27, 2009 | $69,681 | $190,372 |
| S/E/W Africa | Feb 6, 2009 | – | $170,671 |
| France | Apr 22, 2009 | $31,528 | $31,528 |
| Germany | Apr 23, 2009 | $6,654 | $6,654 |
Latin America
| Area | Release Date | Opening | Gross |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | Mar 13, 2009 | $36,595 | $173,055 |
| Puerto Rico | Nov 23, 2008 | – | $47,386 |
| Venezuela | Jul 24, 2009 | $9,160 | $30,474 |
| Lesser Antilles | Nov 19, 2008 | – | $24,848 |
| Brazil | Aug 7, 2009 | $11,780 | $22,459 |
| Jamaica | Dec 3, 2008 | – | $22,261 |
| Argentina | Mar 12, 2009 | $7,024 | $18,338 |
| Uruguay | Apr 9, 2009 | $2,594 | $7,102 |
Asia Pacific
| Area | Release Date | Opening | Gross |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | Mar 5, 2009 | $76,660 | $293,492 |
| New Zealand | Mar 5, 2009 | $36,148 | $165,914 |
| Japan | Mar 20, 2009 | $17,483 | $72,000 |
| Singapore | Dec 4, 2008 | $4,195 | $10,925 |
| Philippines | Jan 21, 2009 | $3,327 | $6,343 |
