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Bee Movie (2007)

U 91 min  -  Animation | Adventure | Comedy  -   2 November 2007 (USA)
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Barry B. Benson, a bee who has just graduated from college, is disillusioned at his lone career choice: making honey. On a special trip outside the hive, Barry's life is saved by Vanessa, a florist in New York City. As their relationship blossoms, he discovers humans actually eat honey, and subsequently decides to sue us.

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jerry Seinfeld ...
Barry B. Benson (voice)
Renée Zellweger ...
Vanessa Bloome (voice)
Matthew Broderick ...
Adam Flayman (voice)
Patrick Warburton ...
Ken (voice)
John Goodman ...
Chris Rock ...
Mooseblood (voice)
Kathy Bates ...
Janet Benson (voice)
Barry Levinson ...
Martin Benson (voice)
Larry King ...
Bee Larry King (voice)
Ray Liotta ...
Ray Liotta (voice)
Sting ...
Sting (voice)
Oprah Winfrey ...
Judge Bumbleton (voice)
Larry Miller ...
Buzzwell (voice)
Megan Mullally ...
Trudy (voice)
Rip Torn ...
Lou Lo Duca (voice)
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Storyline

When the bee Barry B. Benson graduates from college, he finds that he will have only one job for his entire life, and absolutely disappointed, he joins the team responsible for bringing the honey and pollination of the flowers to visit the world outside the hive. Once in Manhattan, he is saved by the florist Vanessa and he breaks the bee law to thank Vanessa. They become friends and Barry discovers that humans exploit bees to sell the honey they produce. Barry decides to sue the human race, with destructive consequences to nature. Written by Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Taglines:

Honey just got funny. See more »

Genres:

Animation | Adventure | Comedy | Family

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for mild suggestive humor, and a brief depiction of smoking See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

A História de uma Abelha See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$150,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$38,021,044 (USA) (4 November 2007) (3928 Screens)

Gross:

$126,597,121 (USA) (10 February 2008)
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Technical Specs

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Sound Mix:

SDDS  | Dolby Digital  | DTS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Both of Barry's nemesis are voiced by stars of films produced by Dreamworks nemesis, Pixar. John Goodman, the voice of the opposing council, had the lead role in Monsters, Inc.. Patrick Warburton, the voice of the human who almost killed Barry, was the title character in Pixar's Buzz Lightyear of Star Command. See more »

Goofs

Errors made by characters (possibly deliberate errors by the filmmakers): When Ken confronts Barry in the bathroom, he rolls up a magazine. Barry asks what type of magazine it is, and Ken replies, "Italian Vogue". But it clearly says Paris on the front. See more »

Quotes

Ken: Why is yogurt night so hard?
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Crazy Credits

The fishing boy in the traditional opening DreamWorks logo is replaced by Barry the Bee. See more »

Connections

Referenced in "Jeopardy!: Episode #26.26" (2009) See more »

Soundtracks

"Here Comes the Sun"
Written by George Harrison
Performed by Sheryl Crow
Produced by Bill Bottrell
Sheryl Crow appears courtesy of A&M Records See more »