Storyline
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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Cast & Crew
Keke Palmer
Akeelah Anderson
Laurence Fishburne
Dr. Larabee
Angela Bassett
Tanya Anderson
Curtis Armstrong
Mr. Welch
J.R. Villarreal
Javier
Sean Michael Afable
Dylan Chiu
Sahara Garey
Georgia
Lee Thompson Young
Devon
Julito McCullum
Terrence
Erica Hubbard
Kiana
Eddie Steeples
Derrick-T
Dalia Phillips
Ms. Cross
Frequently Asked Questions
Akeelah and the Bee was released on April 28, 2006.
The runtime of Akeelah and the Bee is 1h 53m.
Akeelah and the Bee is a Drama movie.
Akeelah and the Bee has a rating of 7.0 out of 10 on TMDB.
Akeelah and the Bee is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
Akeelah and the Bee was directed by Doug Atchison.
The main cast of Akeelah and the Bee includes Keke Palmer, Laurence Fishburne, Angela Bassett.
Akeelah and the Bee is originally in English.