Akeelah and the Bee
2006, English. Directed by 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.
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Cast & crew
- Doug AtchisonDirector
- 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
Details
- Released
- 28 April 2006
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Doug Atchison
- Budget
- $8M
- Box office
- $19M
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Akeelah and the Bee: quick answers
Is Akeelah and the Bee worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.0/10 from 368 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Akeelah and the Bee?
Akeelah and the Bee runs 113 minutes (1h 53m).
Does Akeelah and the Bee have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Akeelah and the Bee. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Akeelah and the Bee parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Akeelah and the Bee is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Akeelah and the Bee on?
Akeelah and the Bee isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Akeelah and the Bee?
If you liked Akeelah and the Bee, try Skin, Won't Back Down, An American Girl: Chrissa Stands Strong.
Who directed Akeelah and the Bee?
Akeelah and the Bee (2006) was directed by Doug Atchison and stars Keke Palmer, Laurence Fishburne, Angela Bassett.