The Beekeeper

The Beekeeper

Year: 2024

Runtime: 1 h 45 m

Language: English

Director: David Ayer

Echo Score: 65

Budget: $40M

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A former operative, known in the past as a ruthless Beekeeper agent, seeks retribution, triggering a dangerous game of cat and mouse. His past actions and skills now threaten national security, leading to intense consequences.

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Timeline – The Beekeeper (2024)

Trace every key event in The Beekeeper (2024) with our detailed, chronological timeline. Perfect for unpacking nonlinear stories, spotting hidden connections, and understanding how each scene builds toward the film’s climax. Whether you're revisiting or decoding for the first time, this timeline gives you the full picture.

1

Eloise's Solitary Life

Retired school teacher Eloise Parker lives alone in her home, sharing space only with her tenant Adam Clay, a beekeeper. Their lives are quiet and peaceful until tragedy strikes.

Eloise's home
2

Phishing Scam

Eloise falls victim to a phishing scam that siphons away $2 million from the charity fund she oversees. The devastating loss leads her into a dark spiral of despair.

3

Eloise's Tragic Decision

Overwhelmed by grief and guilt from the financial loss, Eloise makes the heartbreaking decision to take her own life. Her death sends shockwaves through Adam's peaceful existence.

Eloise's home
4

Adam's Arrest

After discovering Eloise's lifeless body, Adam Clay is arrested by Agent Verona Parker, who is heartbroken as she discovers her mother’s fate. This arrest begins Adam's journey for justice.

Eloise's home
5

Learning About the Criminal Organization

Exonerated after his arrest, Adam learns from Verona that the FBI is aware of a criminal organization linked to Eloise's scam. He vows to seek justice for her tragic death.

6

Contacting the Beekeepers

Driven by a desire to avenge Eloise, Adam contacts the Beekeepers, a mysterious group with a reputation for confronting wrongdoers. His journey into this clandestine world begins.

7

Confronting Mickey Garnett

Adam tracks down Mickey Garnett at a call center, where he expresses his wrath by intimidating the employees and setting the building ablaze. This act of aggression escalates the conflict.

Call center
8

Showdown with Mickey

A fierce battle erupts as Adam confronts Mickey and his associates. Adam decisively overcomes them and inflicts severe injury on Mickey as a retribution for his involvement in the scam.

9

Threat to Derek Danforth

After dragging Mickey off a bridge, Adam issues a grave warning to Derek Danforth, indicating he is coming for him. This marks a turning point in Adam's quest for justice.

Bridge
10

Wallace's Concerns

Wallace Westwyld, concerned for Derek's safety, consults current CIA director Janet Harward. Together, they strategize on how to counter Adam's aggressive pursuit.

11

Targeting Nine Star United Center

As the Beekeepers declare neutrality after Adam's victory, Verona and her partner predict Adam's next move may be the Nine Star United Center in Boston, where Derek's operations are based.

Nine Star United Center, Boston
12

FBI's Tactical Move

Wallace assembles a team of ex-special forces to secure the interior of the Nine Star Building while the FBI surrounds the perimeter in preparation for Adam's impending assault.

Nine Star United Center, Boston
13

Breach of the Nine Star Building

Adam successfully breaches the Nine Star Building, quickly overpowering the SWAT team. He confronts Rico Anzalone, who unwittingly reveals pivotal information about Derek's operations.

Nine Star United Center, Boston
14

Final Showdown at Jessica's Estate

In a climactic battle, Adam infiltrates Jessica's coastal estate, leading to a volatile confrontation where family secrets and deceit unravel. Derek ultimately turns against his mother in a desperate conflict.

Jessica's coastal estate
15

Derek's Downfall

In the climax of the film, Adam eliminates Derek and escapes just as Verona confronts him. Torn between duty and empathy, she ultimately chooses not to pull the trigger and allows Adam to flee.

Jessica's coastal estate

Last Updated: October 24, 2024 at 08:58

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