Maya the Bee Movie
"Friendship is thicker than honey"
Young Maya is a free spirited bee who questions the rigid rules of her hive. Rather than spend days following orders, she ventures out to see what life is like beyond the buzzing walls. On her travels she befriends creatures who push the boundaries of what a bee can do, from violin playing... Read more
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About Maya the Bee Movie
Young Maya is a free spirited bee who questions the rigid rules of her hive. Rather than spend days following orders, she ventures out to see what life is like beyond the buzzing walls. On her travels she befriends creatures who push the boundaries of what a bee can do, from violin playing grasshoppers to a hornet named Sting. The adventure invites Maya to test her skills and trust her own instincts as she discovers that courage and kindness can open doors to new friendships. The story stays light and playful, giving kids a window into empathy, teamwork, and the idea that being different can bring teams together. There are bright colors, bouncy music, and a sense of wonder throughout.
Directed by Alexs Stadermann, Maya the Bee Movie reimagines the Maya the Bee character for a modern family audience. The feature expands the franchise from the small screen into a theatrical experience with bright animation and humor that stays accessible.
Worldwide, the film earned about 29.6 million dollars, a solid showing for a non blockbuster family animated title during its theatrical run. It indicates healthy overseas interest in light hearted animated adventures for younger audiences around the world across markets.
Audiences gave the movie a fair reception, with a 6.2 out of 10 average from 181 votes. The film emphasizes friendship, curiosity, and cooperation, teaching that different creatures can team up to solve problems and make a cheerful community for all, regardless of size or origin for years to come.
Over time the Maya the Bee franchise extended beyond TV into cinema with this 2014 entry, helping introduce the character to international families and contributing to continued merchandise, spin offs, and new adventures in the same colorful world that kids remember and parents can share together for years to come.
Details
- Release Date
- September 11, 2014
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Rating
- G
- User Ratings
- 181 votes
- Type
- Movie
- Genres
- Family, Animation
- Country
- Germany
- Collection
- Maya the Bee Collection
- Studio
- Pixomondo Munich +4 more
- Box Office
- $29,600,000
- External Links
- View on IMDB
Official Trailer
Cast
Coco Jack Gillies
Maya (voice)
Justine Clarke
Miss Cassandra (voice)
Heather Mitchell
Nurse / Thekla the Spider (voice)
Jackie Weaver
Buzzlina Von Beena (voice)
Miriam Margolyes
Queen (voice)
Noah Taylor
Crawley (voice)
Richard Roxburgh
Flip (voice)
Kodi Smit-McPhee
Willy (voice)
Andy McPhee
Hank (voice)
Joel Franco
Sting (voice)
Director: Alexs Stadermann
Written by: David Evans , Marcus Sauermann, Andrew Collins