The Deadly Bees (1966): cast, story & where to watch

1966 · Film · ★ 4.3

The Deadly Bees poster

Released in 1966, The Deadly Bees is a thriller, horror and mystery film directed by Freddie Francis, running about 83 minutes. “Hives of horror!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Trouble strikes when an exhausted pop singer, sent on a vacation to a farm, realizes that the farm's owner grows deadly bees.

Who’s in it. The Deadly Bees stars Suzanna Leigh as Vicki Robbins, Frank Finlay as H.W. Manfred, Guy Doleman as Ralph Hargrove and Catherine Finn as Mary Hargrove, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, The Deadly Bees has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Deadly Bees page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Deadly Bees tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Deadly Bees (1966)?
In US, The Deadly Bees is available to stream on FlixFling, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Deadly Bees worth watching?
The Deadly Bees holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Deadly Bees?
The Deadly Bees stars Suzanna Leigh, Frank Finlay, Guy Doleman, Catherine Finn and John Harvey.
When was The Deadly Bees released?
The Deadly Bees was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.