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20,000 Species of Bees

2023·Movie
2h 7min
80
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Big heart, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension4
  • Adrenaline3
  • Fast Pace3

Heart

Moving and wholesome

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age9
  • Family Dynamics9
  • Pathos8

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Physical Comedy1

World

Growing up, family, and everyday modern life

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Lucía is an eight-year-old girl, who sometimes struggles as the world tries to catch up with the fact that she is trans. As the summer holidays pass, she explores her femininity alongside the women of her family who at the same time reflect on their own femininity.
Coming-of-Age StoryTransgender IdentityFamily DramaFemininity ExplorationIntimate and HeartfeltCharacter-DrivenSocially ConsciousSensitive PortrayalSummer Setting

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream 20,000 Species of Bees legally?

20,000 Species of Bees is included with a subscription to MUBI, Dekkoo, and Film Movement+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is 20,000 Species of Bees worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81/100 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 80). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is 20,000 Species of Bees?

2 h 7 min

20,000 Species of Bees runs 2 h 7 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on 20,000 Species of Bees?

Critics87
Audiences77

Not quite. Critics rate 20,000 Species of Bees higher (87) than audiences (77). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was 20,000 Species of Bees a box office hit?

Budget$2 million
Box office$1 million

No. It cost about $2 million to make and earned $1 million worldwide, 60% of its budget.

What language is 20,000 Species of Bees in?

SpanishBasqueFrench

It was made in Spanish, with some Basque, French. Produced in Spain.

In how many countries can I watch 20,000 Species of Bees?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for 20,000 Species of Bees in 28 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.