Akeelah and the Bee

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.

Tagline

“Changing the world... one word at a time.”

Release Status

Released

Genres

Drama

Director

Doug Atchison

Original Language

EN

What is Akeelah and the Bee 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 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 on April 28, 2006.

How long is Akeelah and the Bee?

Akeelah and the Bee has a runtime of 1h 53m.

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