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Apr 28, 2006 · Akeelah, a young girl from a dysfunctional family, discovers her talent for spelling and enters a national contest. IMDb provides cast and crew information, user and critic reviews, trivia, goofs, quotes, and more.
- Doug Atchison
- 184
- 3 min
Akeelah and the Bee is a 2006 American drama film written and directed by Doug Atchison. It tells the story of Akeelah Anderson ( Keke Palmer ), an 11-year-old girl who participates in the Scripps National Spelling Bee, her mother ( Angela Bassett ), her schoolmates, and her coach, Dr. Joshua Larabee ( Laurence Fishburne ).
- $19 million
- Aaron Zigman
- $6–8 million
Akeelah, a bright 11-year-old girl from a working class neighborhood in South Los Angeles, discovers her talent for spelling and enters the Scripps National Spelling Bee. She faces challenges from her family, school, and competitors as she pursues her dream of winning the prestigious contest.
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PG. YouTube Movies & TV. 181M subscribers. Subscribed. 1.9K. Akeelah Anderson (Keke Palmer), from south Los Angeles, has a talent for words. In spite of the objections of her mother Wanda (Angela...
4,100 IMDb 7.4 1 h 52 min 2006. X-Ray PG. Kids · Drama · Charming · Emotional. Freevee (with ads) More purchase. options. Details. A young girl from South Los Angeles tries to make it to the National Spelling Bee.
Apr 27, 2006 · Akeelah Anderson is a spelling prodigy from South Central Los Angeles who competes in the National Spelling Bee. The film follows her journey, her coach, and her friends, and features a surprising twist in the final round.
Apr 28, 2006 · A family-friendly underdog story about a spelling prodigy from South Los Angeles. See critics' ratings, watch the trailer, and find out where to stream or buy the movie online.
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- Kids & Family, Drama
- PG