Bumblebee (2018)
A heartwarming adventure unfolds when a teenager revives a battle-scarred robot in a brisk, wholesome 80s tale.
On the run in the year 1987, Bumblebee finds refuge in a junkyard in a small Californian beach town. Charlie, on the cusp of turning 18 and trying to find her place in the world, discovers Bumblebee, battle-scarred and broken. When Charlie revives him, she quickly learns this is no ordinary yellow VW bug.
How intense is Bumblebee?
Bumblebee is mildly scary, with no gore and strong violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a family watch and a full-attention watch. The humor runs wholesome. Rated PG-13.
What Bumblebee feels like
- Tone
- feel goodheartwarmingnostalgic
- Pace
- Brisk
- Humor
- wholesome
- Best for
- Family nightFull attentionComfort watch
Where to stream Bumblebee
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Bumblebee for you?
Is Bumblebee scary?
Only a little. Bumblebee has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Bumblebee gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Bumblebee sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Bumblebee OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 1, gore 0, violence 2, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Bumblebee?
Bumblebee runs 1h 54m.
Where can I stream Bumblebee?
Bumblebee is streaming on Paramount+, Kanopy and YouTube (free).
Does Bumblebee have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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