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20,000 Species of Bees

2023Movie2 h 7 min

Drama
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Metacritic808.4Rotten Tomatoes93%76%

A moving, wholesome drama movie about growing up and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want something to laugh at

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Not for laughs, scares or brutality.

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Coming-of-Age Story
  • Transgender Identity
  • Family Drama
  • Femininity Exploration
  • Intimate and Heartfelt
  • Character-Driven
  • Socially Conscious
  • Sensitive Portrayal
  • Summer Setting

Cast

11 of 11

Crew

Directed by
Estibaliz Urresola Solaguren
Written by
Estibaliz Urresola Solaguren
Produced by
Valérie Delpierre, Lara Izagirre
Music by
Eva Valiño, Koldo Corella

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Facts

April 21, 2023 · 2 h 7 min · Drama

Released
April 21, 2023
Runtime
2 h 7 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
Spanish
Also spoken
Basque, French
Made in
Spain
Budget
$2 million
Box office
$1 million
Available in
28 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream 20,000 Species of Bees?"

Questions about 20,000 Species of Bees

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream 20,000 Species of Bees?

KanopyHooplaMUBIDekkooFilm Movement+

In the United States, 20,000 Species of Bees streams on MUBI, Dekkoo, and Film Movement+, and it is free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Microsoft Store. It also streams in 22 other countries.

Is 20,000 Species of Bees worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 80). Critics rate it higher (87 out of 100) than audiences (77).

Is 20,000 Species of Bees okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is 20,000 Species of Bees plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

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

Budget$2 million
Box office$1 million

Yes: it cost about $2 million to make and earned $1 million worldwide, 60% of its budget.

Is 20,000 Species of Bees in English?

SpanishBasqueFrench

No, it was made in Spanish, with some Basque and French.