Movie Info
Overview
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.
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
Eddie Steeples
Derrick-T
Dalia Phillips
Ms. Cross
Tzi Ma
Mr. Chiu
Jeris Poindexter
Steve
Sara Niemietz
Polly
Official Trailer
About the Movie
Frequently Asked Questions
Where to watch Akeelah and the Bee?
Akeelah and the Bee is available on OTT platforms or currently showing in theaters. Check CineRaya's streaming section for specific platform links.
What is the release date of Akeelah and the Bee?
The official release date for Akeelah and the Bee was 2006-04-28.
What is the genre of Akeelah and the Bee?
Akeelah and the Bee falls under the Drama categories.
