Akeelah and the Bee(2006)
Changing the world... one word at a time.
Akeelah and the Bee 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.
Akeelah and the Bee (2006) is a drama film directed by Doug Atchison, released on April 28, 2006 with a runtime of 1h 53m. It stars Keke Palmer, Laurence Fishburne, Angela Bassett and Curtis Armstrong. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 363 ratings.
- Director:
- Doug Atchison
- Writers:
- Doug Atchison
- Producers:
- Nancy Hult Ganis, Laurence Fishburne, Danny Llewelyn
- Cinematographer:
- M. David Mullen
- Composer:
- Aaron Zigman
- Production:
- Lions Gate Films, 2929 Productions, Out of the Blue... Entertainment, Starbucks Entertainment, Cinema Gypsy Productions
- Budget:
- $8,000,000
- Revenue:
- $18,948,425
- Status:
- Released
Akeelah and the Bee (2006) Trailer
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Akeelah and the Bee Videos & Clips
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Akeelah and the Bee Cast & Crew
Main cast
Keke Palmer
as Akeelah Anderson
Laurence Fishburne
as Dr. Larabee
Angela Bassett
as Tanya Anderson
Curtis Armstrong
as Mr. Welch
J.R. Villarreal
as Javier
Sean Michael Afable
as Dylan Chiu
Sahara Garey
as Georgia
Lee Thompson Young
as Devon
Julito McCullum
as Terrence
Erica Hubbard
as Kiana
Eddie Steeples
as Derrick-T
Dalia Phillips
as Ms. Cross
Key crew
Directed by Doug Atchison, written by Doug Atchison, produced by Nancy Hult Ganis, Laurence Fishburne and Danny Llewelyn.
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Akeelah and the Bee Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 363 ratings.
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Akeelah and the Bee – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Akeelah and the Bee online?
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Akeelah and the Bee (2006) is available to stream on MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Akeelah and the Bee?
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The main cast of Akeelah and the Bee (2006) includes Keke Palmer, Laurence Fishburne, Angela Bassett, Curtis Armstrong and J.R. Villarreal. The film was directed by Doug Atchison. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Akeelah and the Bee released?
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Akeelah and the Bee was released on April 28, 2006 and runs for 1h 53m.
Is Akeelah and the Bee worth watching?
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Akeelah and the Bee (2006) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 363 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Akeelah and the Bee?
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