Akeelah and the Bee
Director: Doug Atchison
"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.
Where to Watch
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Cast
Keke Palmer
Akeelah Anderson
Laurence Fishburne
Dr. Larabee
Angela Bassett
Tanya Anderson
Curtis Armstrong
Mr. Welch
J.R. Villarreal
Javier
Sean Michael Afable
Dylan Chiu
Sahara Garey
Georgia
Lee Thompson Young
Devon
Julito McCullum
Terrence
Erica Hubbard
Kiana
Eddie Steeples
Derrick-T
Dalia Phillips
Ms. Cross
In brief
Akeelah and the Bee (2006) is a drama film. With an average rating of 7.0/10 from 353 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 1h 53min. You can stream it on: MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Akeelah and the Bee online?
Akeelah and the Bee is available on the following streaming services: MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel. Availability can change — check the "Where to watch" section on this page for current sources.
How long is Akeelah and the Bee?
Akeelah and the Bee runs 113 minutes (1h 53min).
What rating does Akeelah and the Bee have?
Akeelah and the Bee has an average rating of 7.0/10 based on 353 viewer votes on TMDB.
What year is Akeelah and the Bee from?
Akeelah and the Bee was released in 2006.
