Story
Maya the Bee (voiced by Coco Jack Gillies) is an adventurous and fun-loving little bee who doesn’t want to follow the rules of her hive. When Maya is banished from the hive, she and her best friend Willy (Kodi Smit-McPhee) must survive outside in the meadow. With help from a friendly grasshopper named Flip (Richard Roxburgh), Maya and Willy learn that other bugs are friendly and not scary at all.
Back at the hive, the queen bee’s (Miriam Margolyes) royal jelly is stolen. The hive blames the hornets, who are the bees’ worst enemies. Maya and her new friends must save the queen and prevent the bees and the hornets from having a nasty battle.
Themes
Death of the queen bee; separation from a parent; soldiers and battles; crime
Violence
Maya the Bee has some violence. For example:
Sexual references
None of concern
Alcohol, drugs and other substances
None of concern
Nudity and sexual activity
None of concern
Product placement
None of concern
Coarse language
There is some very mild coarse language in Maya the Bee.
Ideas to discuss with your children
Based on the television series, Maya the Bee is an enjoyable movie about learning to be yourself, standing up for your friends and accepting others for who they are.
The movie is ideal for children aged 5-10 years. Although there are some witty puns that might make adults laugh, older children will probably find this movie a little boring. There are some scary scenes, so parental guidance is recommended for children aged under six years.
This movie could give you the chance to talk with your children about:
- the importance of not treating people badly, even if they’re different
- the real-life consequences of not following the rules.