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The Beekeeper is a 2024 action thriller featuring a former operative who pursues a vengeance-driven campaign against a powerful conspiracy.
The 2024 film The Beekeeper holds a 7.3 TMDB score and a 6.3 IMDb rating. It is an R-rated action thriller directed by David Ayer.
Review roundup, not a personal review. Scores and audience reviews were checked on November 13, 2026. Spoiler-free.
- TMDB audience score: 7.3/10 (4713 votes)
- IMDb: 6.3/10 (187,281 votes)
- Rotten Tomatoes: 71%
- Metacritic: 53/100
- Runtime: 1 h 46 min (106 minutes)
- Budget and revenue (TMDB): $35,000,000 budget, $162,619,535 revenue (4.6x)
- Rank among 2024 releases: about #13 of 155
The Beekeeper Trailer
Official trailer via YouTube. Watch on YouTube
How The Beekeeper Stacks Up
- Among the 155 English-language movies released in 2024 with at least 500 TMDB votes, The Beekeeper ranks about #13 by audience score, roughly the top 8 percent.
- Within action alone, it ranks about #4 of 50 in the same group.
The Beekeeper ranks in the top 8 percent of 2024 films by TMDB audience score and is approximately the fourth-ranked action title among its peers. Its performance sits notably above the 6.4 average TMDB rating for director David Ayer’s recent work. Meanwhile, Jason Statham’s recent projects maintain a 7.5 average, while Emmy Raver-Lampman and Josh Hutcherson average 6.6 and 6.9 respectively.
Critics vs Audiences
- IMDb 6.3/10 equals 63 on a 100-point scale, while Metacritic is 53/100, a gap of 10 points in favor of audiences.
- Rotten Tomatoes shows 71% positive critic reviews, compared with an IMDb audience rating of 6.3/10.
- TMDB audiences give it 7.3/10 across 4713 votes.
Different sites measure different things. IMDb and TMDB scores average votes from registered users. The Rotten Tomatoes percentage is the share of critic reviews counted as positive, not an average grade. Metacritic converts reviews into a weighted average out of 100. A title can score high on one and lower on another, so look at all of them together.
What Reviewers Are Saying
This section is based on 8 recent audience reviews posted on TMDB, which rate it 7.0/10 on average (4 positive, 2 mixed, 1 negative among 7 rated reviews). It is a small sample and not the whole audience.
What reviewers praise
- Several TMDB reviewers enjoyed the brutal fights and Jason Statham’s performance, describing the film as a solid action-packed banger.
- Some reviewers highlighted the fantastic entertainment value, noting the editing, action, and score are positive elements of the film.
What reviewers criticize
- Several TMDB reviewers described the plot as moronic and noted that the characterizations were shallow.
- Some reviewers mentioned the story follows a tired trope of a rogue government agent and lacked originality.
The reviews behind this summary
| Posted | Rating | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-01 | 6/10 | Read the full review on TMDB |
| 2024-01 | 6/10 | Read the full review on TMDB |
| 2024-02 | 3/10 | Read the full review on TMDB |
| 2024-02 | 8/10 | Read the full review on TMDB |
| 2024-02 | 9/10 | Read the full review on TMDB |
| 2024-03 | — | Read the full review on TMDB |
What Is The Beekeeper About? (Spoiler-Free)
A man seeks retribution after his past as a member of a clandestine organization called the Beekeepers is revealed. This personal mission eventually evolves into a national security matter involving government corruption.
The Beekeeper at a Glance
| Release date | 2024-01-08 |
|---|---|
| Genres | Action, Crime, Thriller |
| Runtime | 1 h 46 min (106 minutes) |
| Directed by | David Ayer |
| Written by | Kurt Wimmer |
| Top cast | Jason Statham, Emmy Raver-Lampman, Josh Hutcherson, Jeremy Irons |
| US rating | R |
| Production | Miramax, Cedar Park Entertainment, Punch Palace Productions |
| Franchise | The Beekeeper Collection |
| More details | IMDb page · TMDB page |
Cast and Characters
- Jason Statham as Adam Clay
- Emmy Raver-Lampman as Agent Verona Parker
- Josh Hutcherson as Derek Danforth
- Jeremy Irons as Wallace Westwyld
- Bobby Naderi as Agent Matt Wiley
- David Witts as Mickey Garnett
- Michael Epp as Pettis
- Taylor James as Lazarus
Behind the Camera
| Music by | Jared Michael Fry, David Sardy |
|---|---|
| Cinematography | Gabriel Beristain |
| Editing | Geoffrey O'Brien |
| Producers | Jason Statham, Kurt Wimmer, Bill Block, Mark Birmingham |
The Cast and Crew’s Track Record
David Ayer (director): recent films
| Film | Year | TMDB score |
|---|---|---|
| The Tax Collector | 2020 | 5.7/10 |
| Bright | 2017 | 6.2/10 |
| Suicide Squad | 2016 | 5.9/10 |
| Fury | 2014 | 7.5/10 |
| Sabotage | 2014 | 5.6/10 |
| End of Watch | 2012 | 7.4/10 |
Average across these 6 films: 6.4/10 on TMDB.
Director David Ayer has seen his last six films average a 6.4 score. Lead actor Jason Statham’s recent projects since 2020 maintain an average score of 7.5.
Other recent work from the lead cast of The Beekeeper (since 2020):
| Actor | Recent project | Type | Role | TMDB score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Statham avg 7.5/10 | Mutiny (2026) | Movie | Cole Reed | 7.6/10 |
| Shelter (2026) | Movie | Mason | 7.7/10 | |
| Fast X (2023) | Movie | Shaw | 7.0/10 | |
| Wrath of Man (2021) | Movie | H | 7.6/10 | |
| Emmy Raver-Lampman avg 6.6/10 | Central Park (2020) | TV | Molly (voice) | 6.4/10 |
| Dog (2022) | Movie | Bella | 7.3/10 | |
| Blacklight (2022) | Movie | Mira Jones | 6.1/10 | |
| Josh Hutcherson avg 6.9/10 | The Studio (2025) | TV | Josh Hutcherson | 7.8/10 |
| Five Nights at Freddy's 2 (2025) | Movie | Mike | 6.6/10 | |
| Five Nights at Freddy's (2023) | Movie | Mike | 7.3/10 | |
| 57 Seconds (2023) | Movie | Franklin Fox | 6.2/10 |
Where It Fits in the The Beekeeper Collection
| Film | Released | TMDB score |
|---|---|---|
| The Beekeeper | Jan 8, 2024 | 7.3/10 |
| The Beekeeper 2 | Jan 13, 2027 | — |
Budget and Box Office
TMDB lists a production budget of $35,000,000 and worldwide revenue of $162,619,535, about 4.6 times the budget. These figures are as reported on TMDB and may be incomplete or not adjusted for marketing costs.
Release Timeline (US)
| Release | Date |
|---|---|
| Theatrical release | Jan 12, 2024 |
| Digital release | Jan 30, 2024 |
| Digital release | Apr 19, 2024 |
| TV release | Apr 20, 2024 |
| Physical release | Apr 23, 2024 |
| Digital release | Jul 3, 2024 |
Where to Watch (US)
| Streaming | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads |
|---|---|
| Rent | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand |
| Buy | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home |
Availability data from TMDB (provided by JustWatch), checked November 13, 2026. It changes often.
The Bottom Line
The Beekeeper is a 106-minute action film with mixed critical reception and strong audience engagement. It currently holds a 71% score on Rotten Tomatoes and a 53/100 on Metacritic.
It may suit you if:
- Viewers seeking fast-paced action films featuring Jason Statham.
- Fans of crime thrillers involving government conspiracies and hand-to-hand combat.
You might skip it if:
- Viewers who prefer original narratives over common tropes about rogue government agents.
Movies Like The Beekeeper
| Title | TMDB score | About |
|---|---|---|
| Relay (2025) | 7.0/10 | A broker of lucrative payoffs between corrupt corporations and the individuals who threaten them breaks his own rules when a new client seeks his… |
| Sniper: Rogue Mission (2022) | 6.3/10 | When a crooked federal agent is involved in a human sex trafficking ring, Sniper and CIA Rookie Brandon Beckett goes rogue, teaming up with his… |
| Hellhound (2024) | 6.8/10 | Ready to leave his profession behind, Loreno, an assassin, lends help to an old friend, Cetan, and taking one last job in Thailand seeking out a… |
| Trap House (2025) | 6.6/10 | An undercover DEA agent and his partner embark on a game of cat and mouse with an audacious, and surprising group of thieves – their own rebellious… |
| Sicario: Day of the Soldado (2018) | 7.0/10 | Agent Matt Graver teams up with operative Alejandro Gillick to prevent Mexican drug cartels from smuggling terrorists across the United States border. |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IMDb rating of The Beekeeper?
On November 13, 2026 the IMDb rating was 6.3/10 from 187,281 votes. It changes as people vote.
What is the Rotten Tomatoes score of The Beekeeper?
Rotten Tomatoes listed 71% positive critic reviews on November 13, 2026.
Is The Beekeeper one of the best-rated 2024 movies?
By TMDB audience score it ranks about #13 of 155 English-language titles with at least 500 votes, as of November 13, 2026.
How long is The Beekeeper?
The Beekeeper runs 1 h 46 min (106 minutes), according to TMDB.
Who stars in The Beekeeper?
Jason Statham, Emmy Raver-Lampman, Josh Hutcherson, Jeremy Irons, Bobby Naderi.
Data checked on November 13, 2026. Movie and TV data from TMDB. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Ratings via OMDb (IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes, Metacritic) where shown. Audience reviews belong to their authors on TMDB. Scores change over time; check the source for the latest numbers.
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