Akeelah and the Bee
"Changing the world... one word at a time."
Originally released in 2006. Akeelah and the Bee is a drama film. directed by Doug Atchison.
Starring Keke Palmer, Laurence Fishburne, and Angela Bassett
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 28, 2006
19 years ago
Runtime
1h 53m
113 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (344 votes)
Budget
$8M
Production budget
Box Office
$18.9M
2.4x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $8,000,000
- Revenue
- $18,948,425
Production Companies
- Lions Gate Films
- 2929 Productions
- Out of the Blue... Entertainment
- Starbucks Entertainment
- Cinema Gypsy Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
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 ...
Who directed Akeelah and the Bee?
Akeelah and the Bee was directed by Doug Atchison.
How long is Akeelah and the Bee?
Akeelah and the Bee has a runtime of 1 hours and 53 minutes (113 minutes total).
When was Akeelah and the Bee released?
Akeelah and the Bee was released on April 28, 2006 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Akeelah and the Bee?
The main cast of Akeelah and the Bee includes Keke Palmer, Laurence Fishburne, Angela Bassett, Curtis Armstrong, J.R. Villarreal.
Is Akeelah and the Bee worth watching?
Akeelah and the Bee has a user rating of 7.0/10 based on 344 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.