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Bumblebee

2018·Movie
1h 54min·PG-13
74
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Metacritic666.9Rotten Tomatoes91%75%

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Paramount+Kanopy

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A , sci-fi movie: but never a tearjerker, .

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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About

Every hero has a beginning.

On the run in the year 1987, Bumblebee finds refuge in a junkyard in a small Californian beach town. Charlie, on the cusp of turning 18 and trying to find her place in the world, discovers Bumblebee, battle-scarred and broken. When Charlie revives him, she quickly learns this is no ordinary yellow VW bug.
80s Nostalgia TripHeartwarming Buddy AdventureTeen Coming-of-Age StoryRetro Sci-Fi ActionLoyal Robot CompanionSpectacular TransformationsFamily-Friendly EscapismClassic Blockbuster HomageEmotional Connection

Crew

Directed by:
Travis Knight
Written by:
Christina Hodson
Produced by:
Michael Bay, Lorenzo di Bonaventura, Tom DeSanto
Composed by:
Dario Marianelli

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Bumblebee

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Bumblebee?

Paramount+Kanopy

In the United States, Bumblebee streams on Paramount+, and it is free with ads on Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from JustWatch TV Store, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 110 other countries.

Is Bumblebee worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 91%, and Metacritic 66).

Is Bumblebee okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch Bumblebee?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Will I feel good after watching Bumblebee?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.

Was Bumblebee a box office hit?

Budget$135 million
Box office$468 million

Yes: it cost about $135 million to make and earned $468 million worldwide, 3.5 times its budget.

What tropes does Bumblebee use?

I Know Mortal KombatTake Me to Your LeaderRed ScareWithholding the Big GoodRed Oni, Blue OniMooksAmnesia DangerForgot About His PowersBrick JokePragmatic AdaptationThey Would Cut You UpIdentity Amnesiaand 196 more

TV Tropes lists 208 tropes for it, including I Know Mortal Kombat, Take Me to Your Leader, and Red Scare.