The Beekeeper
The Beekeeper

The Beekeeper

2024Movie106 minEnglish

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.

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IMDb6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes52%
Metacritic54/100
Google Users91%
Director: David AyerGenres: Action, Thriller, Crime

Plot Summary

A former top-secret operative, known only as 'Beekeeper', is living a quiet life of making honey. When his neighbor, a kind elderly woman, is driven to suicide by a phishing scam that steals all her assets, he decides to exact his unique brand of justice. Unbeknownst to him, this neighbor was part of a powerful and dangerous organization, and his actions put him in the crosshairs of a much larger conspiracy.

Critical Reception

The Beekeeper received mixed to negative reviews from critics, though it was a commercial success, appealing to audiences who enjoy straightforward action films. Critics often pointed to its predictable plot and generic action sequences, while audiences appreciated Jason Statham's signature performance and the film's high-octane thrills.

What Reviewers Say

  • Satisfies fans of Jason Statham's no-nonsense action persona.
  • Offers straightforward, albeit familiar, action sequences.
  • Criticized for a predictable plot and lack of originality.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed The Beekeeper, praising its relentless action, Jason Statham's effective portrayal of a vengeful protagonist, and its unapologetic B-movie sensibilities. Some viewers found the plot a bit thin, but the overall sentiment is that it delivers the expected thrills and entertainment value.

Fun Fact

Director David Ayer previously worked with Jason Statham on the 2019 film 'The Tax Collector'.

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8 reviews
Per Gunnar Jonsson

Per Gunnar Jonss...

I have to be honest and say that, if far left Hollywood had not turned out one woke turd after another but actually good movies as they used to a long time ago, this one might not have earned five out of five stars from me. But since the...
cavemanharris

cavemanharris

Been there, seen that (a dozen times!). This movie follows the same tired trope of a rogue US government agent. Hollywood, how many more can there be? If you're looking for something original, skip this one.
𝕽𝖎𝖈𝖍

𝕽𝖎𝖈𝖍

**The Beekeeper** is a serviceable action thriller that delivers what you would expect from a _Jason Statham_ vehicle: brutal fights, cheesy one-liners, and a simple revenge plot. The film is directed by David Ayer, who has a knack for crea...
r96sk

r96sk

I'm conflicted about <em>'The Beekeeper'</em>. On the one hand, it's fantastic entertainment as Jason Statham plays a brilliantly badass character - every scene with him is top, top notch. The editing, action and score are positives, tho...
MovieGuys

MovieGuys

Dumb as a brick. I'm sorry but the story behind this is downright moronic, not helped by shallow or aimless characterisations, absurd action, empty dialogue and no real finale. In summary, a low IQ action flick that's stuffed full of e...
Chandler Danier

Chandler Danier

I watched all the The ___ movies in preparation for the most expensive, The Beekeeper. It's short, snappy and dumb. Statham kills people like usual. Just a hard-working American bloke who only ever wanted to be cared for. If you feel all Au...
Visperish

Visperish

9/10 > A **violent, bloody and relentless action thriller** with a cliche but strong storyline and beautifully shot action scenes.
CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

"Clay" (Jason Statham) has worked for an off-the-books US government programme designed to provide the ultimate security to the democratic process by providing unlimited training and resources to a group of people whose job it is is to obje...