Bumblebee (2018)
A heartfelt sci-fi adventure about a teenage girl and a battle-scarred Autobot forging an unlikely friendship in 1987 California.
Bumblebee - Movie Information
- Original Title: Bumblebee
- Release Year: 2018
- Directed by: Travis Knight
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
- Age Rating (US): PG-13
- Runtime: 1h 54m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- Release Date (Theatrical): November 22, 2018 (United Kingdom - 12A), December 21, 2018 (United States - PG-13), December 21, 2018 (Canada - PG), December 20, 2018 (Germany - 12), December 26, 2018 (France - TP), January 4, 2019 (India - UA), December 20, 2018 (New Zealand - PG), December 20, 2018 (Australia - PG), December 20, 2018 (Brazil - 10), December 19, 2018 (Mexico - B), December 20, 2018 (Italy - T), December 28, 2018 (Spain - 7), December 25, 2018 (South Korea - 12), January 4, 2019 (China)
- Alternative Titles: 大黄蜂大电影 (CN), Transformers 6 - Bumblebee (US), 大黃蜂 (HK), ტრანსფორმერები: ბამბლბი (GE), 大黃蜂 (TW), Bumblebee 2018 (JP)
- Production Companies: Paramount Pictures, Allspark Pictures, Bay Films, di Bonaventura Pictures, DeSanto/Murphy Productions, Tencent Pictures
- Production Countries: China, United States of America
Bumblebee - Plot
On the run in the year 1987, Bumblebee finds refuge in a junkyard in a small Californian beach town. Charlie, on the cusp of turning 18 and trying to find her place in the world, discovers Bumblebee, battle-scarred and broken. When Charlie revives him, she quickly learns this is no ordinary yellow VW bug.
Bumblebee - Trailer
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Bumblebee - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Travis Knight
Main Cast
- Dylan O'Brien
- Hailee Steinfeld
- John Cena
- Jorge Lendeborg Jr.
- John Ortiz
- Stephen Schneider
- Jason Ian Drucker
- Pamela Adlon
- Len Cariou
- Glynn Turman
Writers
- Christina Hodson
Producers
- Lorenzo di Bonaventura
- Michael Bay
- Tom DeSanto
- Stephen Davis
- Don Murphy
Bumblebee - FAQs
Where can you stream Bumblebee online?
Bumblebee is available to stream on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, and Paramount+ Amazon Channel. It can also be rented or purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home, among other digital platforms.
Is Bumblebee a prequel to the Transformers films?
Yes, Bumblebee functions as both a spin-off and a prequel set in 1987, predating the events of the original Transformers (2007). It reimagines the early years of Bumblebee on Earth and largely reboots the visual design of the Autobots and Decepticons to be more faithful to the original Generation 1 cartoon.
What is Bumblebee (2018) about?
Set in 1987, Bumblebee follows a young Autobot who takes refuge in a California junkyard after fleeing Cybertron. Teenager Charlie Watson discovers him disguised as a beat-up Volkswagen Beetle, revives him, and the two form an unlikely bond while being hunted by Decepticons and a suspicious government agent.
Who are the main actors in Bumblebee?
Bumblebee stars Hailee Steinfeld as Charlie Watson and John Cena as Agent Jack Burns. Dylan O'Brien voices the Autobot Bumblebee. The supporting cast includes Jorge Lendeborg Jr., John Ortiz, Pamela Adlon, Jason Ian Drucker, Stephen Schneider, Len Cariou, and Glynn Turman.
Does Bumblebee have a post-credits scene?
Yes, Bumblebee features a mid-credits scene that connects the film to the broader Transformers universe. The scene sets up a potential continuation and rewards fans who stay through the credits, so it is well worth watching before leaving the theater or stopping your stream.
What is the age rating for Bumblebee?
Bumblebee is rated PG-13 in the United States, making it suitable for most audiences aged 13 and older. It received a 12A rating in the United Kingdom, PG in Canada and Australia, and TP in France, reflecting its comparatively lighter tone relative to earlier Transformers films.
How was Bumblebee received by critics?
Bumblebee was very well received, earning around 91% on Rotten Tomatoes — a dramatic improvement over its Transformers predecessors. Critics praised its heartfelt coming-of-age story, Hailee Steinfeld's performance, and Travis Knight's restrained direction, calling it the best entry in the Transformers franchise by a wide margin.
Who directed Bumblebee and who wrote the screenplay?
Bumblebee was directed by Travis Knight, the acclaimed stop-motion animator and director of Kubo and the Two Strings, marking his first live-action feature. The screenplay was written by Christina Hodson, who later went on to write Birds of Prey and The Flash for DC.
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