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2006•113 min•Drama

Akeelah and the Bee

Is Akeelah and the Bee a Hit or Flop?

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Is Akeelah and the Bee worth watching? With a rating of 7.1/10, this Drama film is a must-watch hit for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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Akeelah and the Bee Synopsis

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.

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Top Cast

Keke Palmer
Keke PalmerAkeelah Anderson
Laurence Fishburne
Laurence FishburneDr. Larabee
Angela Bassett
Angela BassettTanya Anderson
Curtis Armstrong
Curtis ArmstrongMr. Welch
J.R. Villarreal
J.R. VillarrealJavier
Sean Michael Afable
Sean Michael AfableDylan Chiu
Sahara Garey
Sahara GareyGeorgia
Lee Thompson Young
Lee Thompson YoungDevon
Julito McCullum
Julito McCullumTerrence
Erica Hubbard
Erica HubbardKiana

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Akeelah and the Bee worth watching?

Yes, Akeelah and the Bee is definitely worth watching! With a rating of 7.1/10, it's highly recommended for fans of Drama movies.

Is Akeelah and the Bee hit or flop?

Based on audience ratings (7.1/10), Akeelah and the Bee is considered a hit among viewers.

What genre is Akeelah and the Bee?

Akeelah and the Bee is a Drama movie that 11-year-old Akeelah Anderson has a way with words. After winning her schoolwide spelling bee, she decides to enter the competition, despite her classm...

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