Ulee's Gold is a 1997 American drama film directed by Victor Nuñez and starring Peter Fonda. The film follows Ulee Jackson, a beekeeper in Florida who is forced to confront his past when his daughter-in-law and grandchildren come to him for help. Ulee's Gold was well-received by critics and won the Grand Jury Prize at the 1997 Sundance Film Festival. It was also nominated for two Academy Awards, including Best Actor for Fonda.