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Bumblebee

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

Where to watch

fuboTVParamount+KanopyYouTube TVFXNow

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Bumblebee fingerprint

High energy, striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Spectacular and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Spectacle8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Hopeful and wholesome

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Hopefulness8
  • Coming of Age8
  • Wholesome7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

Growing up, fantasy, and the future

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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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.
Nostalgic 80s SettingRobot ActionComing-of-Age ThemesCharacter-DrivenSci-Fi AdventureStrong Female LeadHeartwarmingVisually Appealing

Crew

Directed by:
Travis Knight, Mike Gunther, Brian Relyea
Written by:
Shoji Kawamori, Christina Hodson, Joel Erickson
Produced by:
Steven Spielberg, Michael Bay, Denise Chamian
Composed by:
Hailee Steinfeld, Alicia Stevenson, Dario Marianelli

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Bumblebee

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Where can I stream Bumblebee legally?

fuboTVParamount+KanopyYouTube TVFXNow

Bumblebee is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Paramount+, and YouTube TV in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, FXNow, and YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Bumblebee worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 91%, and Metacritic 66). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Bumblebee rated?

PG-13Violence

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Bumblebee?

1 h 54 min

Bumblebee runs 1 h 54 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Bumblebee?

Critics79
Audiences70

Not quite. Critics rate Bumblebee higher (79) than audiences (70). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

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 language is Bumblebee in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in China, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Bumblebee?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Bumblebee in 130 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for Bumblebee, including I Know Mortal Kombat, Take Me to Your Leader, Red Scare.