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The Beekeeper

The Beekeeper

Action · Crime · Thriller · 2024

One man's campaign for vengeance takes on national stakes after he is revealed to be a former operative of a powerful and clandestine organization known as Beekeepers.

Movie details

The Beekeeper

“Expose the corruption. Protect the hive.”

2024 Action · Crime · Thriller 1h 46m

Critical arithmetic

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TMDB

7.3 / 10

Community rating

One man's campaign for vengeance takes on national stakes after he is revealed to be a former operative of a powerful and clandestine organization known as Beekeepers.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

Who fights over The Beekeeper?

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

David Ayer

Written by

Kurt Wimmer

Jason Statham

Jason Statham

Adam Clay

Emmy Raver-Lampman

Emmy Raver-Lampman

Agent Verona Parker

Josh Hutcherson

Josh Hutcherson

Derek Danforth

Jeremy Irons

Jeremy Irons

Wallace Westwyld

Bobby Naderi

Bobby Naderi

Agent Matt Wiley

David Witts

David Witts

Mickey Garnett

Michael Epp

Michael Epp

Pettis

Court is in session

Put The Beekeeper on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.