The Spirit of the Beehive

Name: The Spirit of the Beehive
Released: 1973-10-08
Rating: 7.7

7.7/10 (408)

·1973· 98 min

Director: Víctor Erice

In 1940, in the immediate aftermath of the Spanish Civil War, a young girl living on the Castilian plain is haunted after attending a screening of James Whale's 1931 film Frankenstein and hearing from her sister that the monster is not dead, instead existing as a spirit inhabiting a nearby barn.

Where to Watch

Criterion Channel

Trailer

Cast

Ana Torrent

Ana

Fernando Fernán Gómez

Fernando

Teresa Gimpera

Teresa

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Isabel Tellería

Isabel

Laly Soldevila

Doña Lucía

Miguel Picazo

Médico

José Villasante

Frankenstein

Juan Margallo

Fugitivo

Estanis González

Guardia civil

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Ketty de la Cámara

Milagros, la criada

In brief

The Spirit of the Beehive (1973) is a drama, fantasy film. With an average rating of 7.7/10 from 408 votes, it's one of the higher-rated titles. The film runs 1h 38min. You can stream it on: Criterion Channel.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Spirit of the Beehive online?

The Spirit of the Beehive is available on the following streaming services: Criterion Channel. Availability can change — check the "Where to watch" section on this page for current sources.

How long is The Spirit of the Beehive?

The Spirit of the Beehive runs 98 minutes (1h 38min).

What rating does The Spirit of the Beehive have?

The Spirit of the Beehive has an average rating of 7.7/10 based on 408 viewer votes on TMDB.

What year is The Spirit of the Beehive from?

The Spirit of the Beehive was released in 1973.