About this movie
11-year-old Akeelah Anderson has a way with words. After winning her schoolwide spelling bee, she decides to enter the competition, despite her classmates' derision and the antipathy of her mother Tanya. Thanks to the efforts of her teacher Dr. Larabee, she reaches the finals. As she gets to know her fellow competitors, Akeelah realizes that coming first isn't everything in life.
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Quick facts
Year
2006
Runtime
1h 53m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 7.1/10
Votes
351
Genre
Drama
Director
Language
EN
Budget
$8.0M
Cast
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spelling bee
family drama
single mother
community spirit
pre-teen
parental abuse
south central los angeles
black community
independent film
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Questions about Akeelah and the Bee
How long is Akeelah and the Bee?
Akeelah and the Bee has a runtime of 1h 53m (1 hour and 53 minutes).
Who directed Akeelah and the Bee?
Akeelah and the Bee was directed by Doug Atchison and released in 2006.
What genre is Akeelah and the Bee?
Akeelah and the Bee is a Drama film (2006).
Who stars in Akeelah and the Bee?
The cast of Akeelah and the Bee includes Keke Palmer, Laurence Fishburne, Angela Bassett, Curtis Armstrong, J.R. Villarreal.
What is the TMDB rating for Akeelah and the Bee?
Akeelah and the Bee has a TMDB rating of 7.1/10 based on 351 votes.
