The Beekeeper (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1987, The Beekeeper is a drama film directed by Theo Angelopoulos, running about 122 minutes.
What it’s about. Feeling himself an outsider in contemporary Greece, a schoolteacher Spyros leaves his job and family to return to his hometown, where he intends to take up the occupation of his ancestors as a beekeeper. Over the course of his road trip he visits the sites and friends of his childhood, hoping to gather the pollen of his past, but instead meets and becomes obsessed with a young hitchhiker who represents the empty hedonism of the present.
Who’s in it. The Beekeeper stars Marcello Mastroianni as Spyros, Nadia Mourouzi as Girl, Serge Reggiani as Sick Man and Jenny Roussea as Anna, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Beekeeper has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Beekeeper page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Beekeeper tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Beekeeper (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Beekeeper change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Beekeeper worth watching?
- The Beekeeper holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Beekeeper?
- The Beekeeper stars Marcello Mastroianni, Nadia Mourouzi, Serge Reggiani, Jenny Roussea and Dinos Iliopoulos.
- When was The Beekeeper released?
- The Beekeeper was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 122 minutes.