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Once I Was a Beehive

2015·Movie
1h 59min·PG
IMDb6.2Rotten Tomatoes75%71%

Where to watch

PrimeKanopyHooplaAngel Studios

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Big heart, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace4
  • Tension3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Wholesome and hopeful

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Wholesome8
  • Hopefulness8

Humor

Some situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy5
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Family, everyday modern life, and growing up

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition7
  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

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.
Mormon CultureFaith & LossFamily DynamicsSummer CampComing of AgeSpiritual JourneyWholesomeCharacter-Driven

Crew

Directed by:
Maclain Nelson
Written by:
Maclain Nelson

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Questions about Once I Was a Beehive

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Where can I stream Once I Was a Beehive legally?

PrimeKanopyHooplaAngel Studios

Once I Was a Beehive is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Angel Studios, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Once I Was a Beehive worth watching?

61
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62/100 (IMDb 6.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 75%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Once I Was a Beehive rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is Once I Was a Beehive?

1 h 59 min

Once I Was a Beehive runs 1 h 59 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Once I Was a Beehive?

Critics75
Audiences67

Not quite. Critics rate Once I Was a Beehive higher (75) than audiences (67). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Once I Was a Beehive in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Once I Was a Beehive?

7AUCAGBGGITNZUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Once I Was a Beehive in 7 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Once I Was a Beehive use?

Academic Alpha BitchChekhov's GunmanCute BookwormDeadpan SnarkerDisney DeathDisappeared DadFinale Title DropRaiders of the Lost ParodyNice GirlDitzy GeniusMissing ChildTextile Work Is Feminineand 1 more

TV Tropes lists 13 storytelling tropes for Once I Was a Beehive, including Academic Alpha Bitch, Chekhov's Gunman, Cute Bookworm.