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Akeelah and the Bee at a glance
Akeelah and the Bee is a 2006 drama film, running 1h 53m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: PG in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel.
Rated PG in the United Kingdom — generally suitable for family viewing, with the usual guidance for younger children.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 2006-04-28
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Genres
- Drama
- Director
- Doug Atchison
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 7.0 / 10 · 368 votes
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Synopsis
Feature film11-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.
Cast
14 names
Keke PalmerAkeelah Anderson
Laurence FishburneDr. Larabee
Angela BassettTanya Anderson
Curtis ArmstrongMr. Welch
J.R. VillarrealJavier
Sean Michael AfableDylan Chiu
Sahara GareyGeorgia
Lee Thompson YoungDevon
Julito McCullumTerrence
Erica HubbardKiana
Eddie SteeplesDerrick-T
Dalia PhillipsMs. Cross
Tzi MaMr. Chiu
Jeris PoindexterSteveQuestions about Akeelah and the Bee
Quick answersWhere can I watch Akeelah and the Bee in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, Akeelah and the Bee is listed on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is Akeelah and the Bee suitable for children?
Akeelah and the Bee is rated PG in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
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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…
How long is Akeelah and the Bee?
Akeelah and the Bee runs for 1h 53m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the Akeelah and the Bee trailer?
Yes. Press Watch trailer to play Akeelah and the Bee (2006) Official Trailer #1 - Laurence Fishburne Movie HD without leaving this page. The trailer is embedded from YouTube.
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