Akeelah and the Bee (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2006, Akeelah and the Bee is a drama film directed by Doug Atchison, running about 112 minutes. “Changing the world... one word at a time.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Akeelah is a precocious 11-year-old girl from south Los Angeles with a gift for words. Despite her mother's objections, Akeelah enters various spelling contests, for which she is tutored by the forthright Dr. Larabee, her principal Mr. Welch, and the proud residents of her neighborhood. Akeelah's aptitude earns her an opportunity to compete for a spot in the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
Who’s in it. Akeelah and the Bee stars Keke Palmer as Akeelah Anderson, Laurence Fishburne as Dr. Larabee, Angela Bassett as Tanya Anderson and Curtis Armstrong as Mr. Welch, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Akeelah and the Bee has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $18.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Akeelah and the Bee page.
If you liked it. Fans of Akeelah and the Bee tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Akeelah and the Bee (2006)?
- In US, Akeelah and the Bee is available to stream on Philo and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Akeelah and the Bee worth watching?
- Akeelah and the Bee holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Akeelah and the Bee?
- Akeelah and the Bee stars Keke Palmer, Laurence Fishburne, Angela Bassett, Curtis Armstrong and J.R. Villarreal.
- When was Akeelah and the Bee released?
- Akeelah and the Bee was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.