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Tell It to the Bees

2019·Movie
1h 46min·NR
56
DecentGoodWatch score

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Big heart, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Romantic and wholesome

Much of it is about family.

  • Romance8
  • Family Dynamics8
  • Wholesome7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Cringe Humor2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Family and history

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Centrality6

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About

Some secrets are too powerful to keep.

Dr. Jean Markham returns to the town she left as a teenager to take over her late father's medical practice. When a school-yard scuffle lands Charlie in her surgery, she invites him to visit the hives in her garden and tell his secrets to the bees, as she once did. The new friendship between the boy and the bee keeper brings his mother Lydia into Jean's world.
Period DramaLesbian RomanceSmall-Town LifeSocial TaboosMother-Son RelationshipPost-War BritainSecrets and LiesBee KeepingCompassionate Storytelling

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Tell It to the Bees legally?

Tell It to the Bees is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Peacock, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Tell It to the Bees worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57/100 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 49%, and Metacritic 50). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Tell It to the Bees rated?

NRSexual contentStrong language

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: sexual content and strong language.

How long is Tell It to the Bees?

1 h 46 min

Tell It to the Bees runs 1 h 46 min.

Is Tell It to the Bees based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Tell It to the Bees?

Critics50
Audiences60

Not quite. Audiences rate Tell It to the Bees higher (60) than critics (50). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Tell It to the Bees in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Tell It to the Bees?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Tell It to the Bees in 36 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.