By Vlad Zakh · April 1, 2026
Drama feel goodthought provoking
The quiet, patient work of beekeeping and orchard tending has inspired gentle, deeply human stories about grief, healing, and community. In The Straight Story (1999): An elderly man drives his lawnmower hundreds of miles to reconcile with his estranged, ailing brother. Don’t overlook More Than Honey (2012): A documentary explores the mysterious global collapse of honeybee populations and its consequences.
01 A documentary explores humanity's ancient relationship with bees and the modern crisis threatening them.
Directed by Taggart Siegel · 1h 23m · Rated G
Stream: Food Matters Amazon Channel, Gaia Amazon Channel · Rent or buy: Google Play Movies, YouTube
Stream: Gaia Amazon Channel
Stream: DocPlay, DocPlay Amazon Channel, Gaia Amazon Channel
02 A documentary explores the mysterious global collapse of honeybee populations and its consequences.
Directed by Markus Imhoof · 1h 30m · Rated NR
Stream: Kino Film Collection · Rent or buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store
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03 A grieving girl and her caretaker find refuge with a trio of beekeeping sisters in South Carolina.
Directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood · 1h 54m · Rated PG-13
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Stream: Disney Plus · Rent or buy: Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video
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04 An elderly man drives his lawnmower hundreds of miles to reconcile with his estranged, ailing brother.
Directed by David Lynch · 1h 52m · Rated G
Nominated for 1 Oscar19 wins & 40 nominations
Stream: Disney Plus · Rent or buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Stream: Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel · Rent or buy: Amazon Video, Sky Store
Stream: MUBI, Rialto Amazon Channel, MUBI Amazon Channel · Rent: JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video · Buy: Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
05 A returning soldier poses as the husband of a pregnant woman to help her face her traditional family's vineyard.
Directed by Alfonso Arau · 1h 43m · Rated PG-13
Stream: Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads · Rent or buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
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Stream: Hollywood Suite, Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel · Rent or buy: Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Amazon Video
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06 A solitary beekeeper is forced to confront old family wounds while raising his grandchildren.
Directed by Victor Nuñez · 1h 52m · Rated R
Stream: fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus · Rent or buy: Fandango At Home
Rent or buy: CosmoGo
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