Akeelah and the Bee
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Akeelah and the Bee ranked by Buzz Score on April 09, 2026
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Akeelah and the Bee
About Akeelah and the Bee
Akeelah and the Bee is a 2006 American drama film about an 11-year-old girl, Akeelah Anderson, from south Los Angeles, who embarks on a journey of participating in spelling contests despite her mother's objections. With the help of her tutor Dr. Larabee, principal Mr. Welch, and supportive neighbors, Akeelah's exceptional talent leads her to the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
Release Date
Fri, Apr 28, 2006
Runtime
112 min
Budget
$8,000,000
Box Office
$18,948,425
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