86%
Tomatometer
81%
Popcornmeter
7.0
TMDB
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) Official Trailer #1 - Laurence Fishburne Movie HD
Budget
$8M
Revenue
$18.9M
Studios
Lions Gate Films
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Critics consensus
“A warm, family-friendly underdog story, featuring terrific supporting performances from Keke Palmer, Laurence Fishburne, and Angela Bassett.”
Title
Akeelah and the Bee
Released
Apr 28, 2006
Rated
PG
Region of Origin
United States of America
Original Audio
English
Runtime
1h 53m
Status
Released
Studios
Lions Gate Films, 2929 Productions
