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The Beekeeper

The Beekeeper is a 2024 action thriller film directed and produced by David Ayer and written by Kurt Wimmer.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

The Beekeeper is a 2024 action thriller film directed and produced by David Ayer and written by Kurt Wimmer. It stars Jason Statham as a retired operative who seeks revenge after his neighbor is harmed by a phishing scam. The film was released on January 12, 2024, and became a commercial success.

Premise

The story follows Adam Clay, a retired operative living quietly as a beekeeper. When a phishing scam devastates his landlady, he begins a violent campaign for revenge against those responsible.

Cast

Jason Statham stars as Adam Clay, with Emmy Raver-Lampman, Josh Hutcherson, Bobby Naderi, Minnie Driver, Phylicia Rashad, and Jeremy Irons in supporting roles.

Release and reception

The film premiered in cinemas on January 12, 2024. It received generally positive reviews and earned strong box-office results worldwide.

Sequel

A follow-up film, The Beekeeper 2, has been reported as scheduled for a 2027 theatrical release.

Key facts

  • The film centers on Adam Clay, a beekeeper and former operative who retaliates after a phishing scam harms his landlady.
  • Jason Statham plays the lead role of Adam Clay.
  • The screenplay was written by Kurt Wimmer and the film was directed and produced by David Ayer.
  • It was released in the United States by Amazon MGM Studios and in the United Kingdom by Sky Cinema on January 12, 2024.
  • The film grossed about US$162.6 million worldwide against a reported US$40 million budget.
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Canadian context

The film was released in the United Kingdom by Sky Cinema and had broad international distribution; it is part of the mainstream action-thriller market that is also popular with Canadian audiences, though no Canada-specific release detail is confirmed in the provided sources.

Frequently asked questions

What is The Beekeeper about?
It follows Adam Clay, a retired operative who seeks revenge after his landlady is defrauded in a phishing scam.
Who directed The Beekeeper?
David Ayer directed and produced the film.
Who stars in The Beekeeper?
Jason Statham leads the cast, alongside Emmy Raver-Lampman, Josh Hutcherson, Bobby Naderi, Minnie Driver, Phylicia Rashad, and Jeremy Irons.
When was The Beekeeper released?
It was released on January 12, 2024.
How much did The Beekeeper earn?
The film grossed about US$162.6 million worldwide.
Is there a sequel?
Yes. The Beekeeper 2 has been scheduled for a 2027 theatrical release.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Beekeeper_(2024_film)
    Supports: Director, writer, cast, release date, worldwide box office, budget, and sequel announcement.
  2. RogerEbert.com — https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/the-beekeeper-movie-review-2024
    Supports: Premise, lead character name, and revenge plot centered on a phishing scam.
  3. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_beekeeper_2024
    Supports: Genre, runtime, MPAA rating, theatrical release date, and synopsis.
  4. Common Sense Media — https://www.commonsensemedia.org/movie-reviews/the-beekeeper
    Supports: Release date, studio, cast, runtime, rating, and plot details.