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The Keeper of the Bees

1935Movie1 h 15 minNR

DramaRomance
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6

A heartwarming, uplifting drama movie about history and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, laughs or adrenaline.

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Story

A severely traumatized World War I veteran, believing that he's living on borrowed time, comes upon a peaceful little village and meets an old man called Bee Master and his protégé, Little Scout, who try to convince him that he has more to live for than he thinks he does.

Feels like

  • Post-WWI Drama
  • Small-Town America
  • Redemption
  • Healing Through Nature
  • Intergenerational Friendship
  • Sentimental
  • Faith and Hope
  • Melodramatic

Cast

13 of 13

Crew

Directed by
Christy Cabanne
Written by
George Waggner, Adele Buffington, Gene Stratton-Porter
Produced by
William T. Lackey

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Facts

July 14, 1935 · 1 h 15 min · NR

Released
July 14, 1935
Runtime
1 h 15 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence
Genres
Drama, Romance, War
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
61 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Keeper of the Bees?"

Questions about The Keeper of the Bees

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Where can I stream The Keeper of the Bees?

Public Domain Movies

In the United States, The Keeper of the Bees is free with ads on Public Domain Movies. It also streams in 60 other countries.

Is The Keeper of the Bees worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 6.6).

Is The Keeper of the Bees okay for kids?

NRViolence

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is The Keeper of the Bees good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Can I half-watch The Keeper of the Bees?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.