Name: The Bees
Genre: Thriller, Horror, Science Fiction
Released: 1978-11-01
Duration: 1 h 32 min
Cast: John Saxon, Angel Tompkins, John Carradine, Claudio Brook, Alicia Encinas

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They prey on HUMAN FLESH!

Corporate smuggling of South American killer bees into the United States results in huge swarms terrorizing the northern hemisphere. A small team of scientists work desperately to destroy the threat, but the bees soon mutate into a super-intelligent species that threatens the world.

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Directed by: Alfredo Zacarías
Written by: Alfredo Zacarías
Produced by: Alfredo Zacarías
Music by: Richard Gillis

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November 1, 1978 · 1 h 32 min · PG

Released: November 1, 1978
Runtime: 1 h 32 min
Age rating: PG
Content: Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres: Thriller, Horror, Science Fiction
Original language: English
Made in: Mexico, United States
Available in: 10 countries

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Where can I stream The Bees?

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In the United States, The Bees streams on Night Flight+, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Kanopy, Fandango at Home Free, Plex, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. It also streams in 7 other countries.

Is The Bees worth watching?

33

BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 33 (IMDb 4.1).

Is The Bees okay for kids?

PGViolenceDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will The Bees scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 6 of 10.

Can I half-watch The Bees?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.