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Late James Caan's 'Queen Bees' Becomes Unlikely Netflix Hit

Despite initial box office flop, the 2021 comedy gains popularity on streaming platform; praised for performances of main actors.

  • Queen Bees, a 2021 comedy starring the late James Caan, has become a hit on Netflix, despite initially being a box office flop.
  • James Caan was 78 years old at the time of filming Queen Bees, and his character Dan is 80 in the film.
  • The film follows the story of Helen, played by Ellen Burstyn, who moves into a retirement home and strikes up a relationship with Dan, played by Caan.
  • The movie received mixed reviews but was praised for the performances of its main actors, including Caan, Burstyn, and Loretta Devine.
  • The film is currently only available for streaming in the US on Netflix.
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