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Akeelah and the Bee

PG20061h 53mDoug Atchison
IMDb 7.4 · Rotten Tomatoes 86% · Metacritic 72

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"Changing the world... one word at a time."

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.

Drama
SpellingSpelling BeeFamily DramaSingle MotherCommunity SpiritPre-teenParental AbuseSouth Central Los AngelesBlack CommunityIndependent Film

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Frequently asked questions

What is Akeelah and the Bee (2006) about?

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.

Who stars in Akeelah and the Bee?

Akeelah and the Bee stars Keke Palmer (Akeelah Anderson), Laurence Fishburne (Dr. Larabee), Angela Bassett (Tanya Anderson), Curtis Armstrong (Mr. Welch), J.R. Villarreal (Javier). The film was directed by Doug Atchison.

How long is Akeelah and the Bee?

Akeelah and the Bee has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2006. It is rated PG.

Is Akeelah and the Bee worth watching?

Akeelah and the Bee holds an IMDb rating of 7.4/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 86. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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