Akeelah and the Bee (2006)
Movie 1h 52m ★ 7.1/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something
Released in 2006, Akeelah and the Bee is a drama movie. It is directed by Doug Atchison. The cast includes Laurence Fishburne, Angela Bassett and Keke Palmer. The running time is 1h 52m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.1 out of 10.
67Tonight Score Well rated.
Synopsis
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
- Doug AtchisonDirector
- Laurence Fishburneas Dr. Larabee
- Angela Bassettas Tanya Anderson
- Keke Palmeras Akeelah Anderson
- Tzi Maas Mr. Chiu
- Eddie Steeplesas Derrick-T
- Jeris Poindexteras Steve
- Curtis Armstrongas Mr. Welch
- Erica Hubbardas Kiana
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Questions about Akeelah and the Bee
- What genre is Akeelah and the Bee?
- Akeelah and the Bee is categorised as Drama.
- Who stars in Akeelah and the Bee?
- Laurence Fishburne, Angela Bassett, Keke Palmer, Tzi Ma, Eddie Steeples appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Akeelah and the Bee?
- Doug Atchison directed Akeelah and the Bee.
- How long is Akeelah and the Bee?
- Akeelah and the Bee runs for 1h 52m (112 minutes).
- Is Akeelah and the Bee worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 7.1/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Akeelah and the Bee?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
