Akeelah and the Bee (2006)

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

Screenplay

• Doug Atchison

Keywords

based on true story, spelling, spelling bee, family drama, single mother, community spirit, pre-teen, parental abuse, south central los angeles, black community, independent film

Trailer

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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 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.

Who directed Akeelah and the Bee?

Akeelah and the Bee was directed by Doug Atchison.

Who stars in Akeelah and the Bee?

Akeelah and the Bee stars Keke Palmer, Laurence Fishburne, Angela Bassett, Curtis Armstrong, J.R. Villarreal, Sean Michael Afable.

How long is Akeelah and the Bee?

Akeelah and the Bee has a runtime of 1h 53m (113 minutes).

What genre is Akeelah and the Bee?

Akeelah and the Bee is a Drama film.

What is the budget of Akeelah and the Bee?

Akeelah and the Bee had a budget of $8M.

How much did Akeelah and the Bee gross?

Akeelah and the Bee grossed $19M worldwide.

Where was Akeelah and the Bee produced?

Akeelah and the Bee was produced in United States of America.