Akeelah and the Bee
“Changing the world... one word at a time.”
7.1/ 10IMDb7.4351
20061h 53mPG
Overview
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.
Top-billed cast
Crew
- Director
- Doug Atchison
- Writer
- Doug Atchison
- Producers
- Nancy Hult Ganis, Laurence Fishburne, Danny Llewelyn, Mark Cuban
- Production
- Lions Gate Films, 2929 Productions, Out of the Blue... Entertainment, Starbucks Entertainment, Cinema Gypsy Productions
Frequently asked questions
What is Akeelah and the Bee rated?
Akeelah and the Bee has an audience rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 351 votes.
Who directed Akeelah and the Bee?
Akeelah and the Bee was directed by Doug Atchison.
When was Akeelah and the Bee released?
Akeelah and the Bee was released in 2006.
