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Once I Was a Beehive

2015Movie1 h 59 minPG

ComedyDrama
61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Rotten Tomatoes75%71%

A wholesome, hopeful comedy movie about family and everyday modern life.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for scares, adrenaline or brutality.

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Story

A girls camp movie based on thousands of true stories.

After losing her father to cancer, a teenage girl reluctantly joins her new step-cousin at a summer camp for Mormon girls.

Feels like

  • Mormon Culture
  • Faith & Loss
  • Family Dynamics
  • Summer Camp
  • Coming of Age
  • Spiritual Journey
  • Wholesome
  • Character-Driven

Cast

9 of 9

Crew

Directed by
Maclain Nelson
Written by
Maclain Nelson

Everyone

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Facts

August 14, 2015 · 1 h 59 min · PG

Released
August 14, 2015
Runtime
1 h 59 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Family
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Box office
$732,655
Available in
7 countries

Tropes

Academic Alpha Bitch, Chekhov's Gunman, Cute Bookworm +9

  • Academic Alpha Bitch
  • Chekhov's Gunman
  • Cute Bookworm
  • Deadpan Snarker
  • Disney Death
  • Disappeared Dad
  • Finale Title Drop
  • Raiders of the Lost Parody
  • Nice Girl
  • Ditzy Genius
  • Missing Child
  • Textile Work Is Feminine

12 of 13 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Once I Was a Beehive?"

Questions about Once I Was a Beehive

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Once I Was a Beehive?

PrimeKanopyHooplaAngel Studios

In the United States, Once I Was a Beehive streams on Prime and Angel Studios, and it is free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is Once I Was a Beehive worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61 (IMDb 6.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 75%).

Is there a sequel to Once I Was a Beehive?

  1. Once I Was a Beehive (2015)
  2. Once I Was Engaged (2021)

Yes: it's movie 1 of 2 in its series, followed by Once I Was Engaged (2021).

Is Once I Was a Beehive okay for kids?

PG

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

Will Once I Was a Beehive make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Can I half-watch Once I Was a Beehive?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.