The Bees (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1978, The Bees is a thriller, horror and science fiction film directed by Alfredo Zacarías, running about 92 minutes. “They prey on HUMAN FLESH!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Corporate smuggling of South American killer bees into the United States results in huge swarms terrorizing the northern hemisphere. A small team of scientists work desperately to destroy the threat, but the bees soon mutate into a super-intelligent species that threatens the world.
Who’s in it. The Bees stars John Saxon as John Norman, Angel Tompkins as Sandra Miller, John Carradine as Dr. Sigmund Hummel and Claudio Brook as Dr. Miller, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, The Bees has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Night Flight Plus and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Bees page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Bees tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Bees (1978)?
- In US, The Bees is available to stream on Night Flight Plus, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Bees worth watching?
- The Bees holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Bees?
- The Bees stars John Saxon, Angel Tompkins, John Carradine, Claudio Brook and Alicia Encinas.
- When was The Bees released?
- The Bees was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.