May 20 is World Bee Day, and it's the perfect excuse to celebrate some of cinema’s most buzz-worthy creations from animated classics to creature-feature chaos and everything in between. The little guys have long been a source of inspiration on the big screen, and filmmakers haven’t been shy about turning them into stars in their own right.
To celebrate World Bee Day, I've gathered up a mix of films that put bees (and their more menacing cousins) front and center. There's something for everyone on this list, from a sci-fi comedy that's been haunting my brain ever since to a high-octane revenge thriller that's surprisingly self-aware. So if you’re looking for something fittingly thematic to watch in honor of the world’s most important pollinators, here’s a selection that’s sure to keep things buzzing.
