The Big Bee (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 6

Released in 2015, The Big Bee is a thriller film directed by Yukihiko Tsutsumi, running about 138 minutes.
What it’s about. Set in 1995. A helicopter, operated remotely, is hovering in the sky over a nuclear power plant. The power company, prefectural government and media all receive a fax. The fax contains a threat that if the nuclear power plant is not taken offline the helicopter will be dropped. 8 hours is given as the deadline. Making the situation even more dire, a young child is in the helicopter.
Who’s in it. The Big Bee stars Yosuke Eguchi as Yuhara, Yukie Nakama as Akamine, Go Ayano as Saika and Ken Mitsuishi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Big Bee has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Big Bee page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Big Bee tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Big Bee (2015)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Big Bee change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Big Bee worth watching?
- The Big Bee holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Big Bee?
- The Big Bee stars Yosuke Eguchi, Yukie Nakama, Go Ayano, Ken Mitsuishi and Jiro Sato.
- When was The Big Bee released?
- The Big Bee was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 138 minutes.
