Bee Season

Synopsis

Wife and mother Miriam begins a downward emotional spiral as her husband avoids their collapsing marriage by immersing himself in his 11-year-old daughter's quest to become a spelling-bee champion.

Details

Director

Scott McGehee, David Siegel

Release

September 3, 2005

Status

Released

Country

United States of America

Network

Fox Searchlight Pictures

Runtime

1h 44m

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Where to watch

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Cast

• 
  Richard Gere

  Saul
• 
  Juliette Binoche

  Miriam
• 
  Flora Cross

  Eliza
• 
  Max Minghella

  Aaron
• 
  Kate Bosworth

  Chali
• 
  Corey Fischer

  National Spelling Bee Pronouncer
• Sam Zuckerman

  National Spelling Bee Judge
• Joan Mankin

  Ms. Bergermeyer
• Piers Mackenzie

  Dr. Morris
• 
  Lorri Holt

  Ms. Rai
• 
  Cynthia Lea Clark

  Photographer (uncredited)
• 
  Alisha Mullally

  Young Miriam

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