Breaking the Bee (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2020, Breaking the Bee is a documentary film directed by Sam Rega, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. Since 1999, 18 of the last 22 winners of the Scripps National Spelling Bee have been Indian-American, making the incredible trend one of the longest in sports history. “Breaking the Bee” is a feature-length documentary that explores and celebrates this new dynasty while following four students, ages 7 to 14, as they vie for the title of spelling bee champion.
Who’s in it. Breaking the Bee stars Srinivas Ayyagari as Self, Jacques Bailly as Self, Valerie Browning as Self and Ratnam Chitturi as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Breaking the Bee has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Breaking the Bee page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Breaking the Bee (2020)?
- In US, Breaking the Bee is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Breaking the Bee worth watching?
- Breaking the Bee holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Breaking the Bee?
- Breaking the Bee stars Srinivas Ayyagari, Jacques Bailly, Valerie Browning, Ratnam Chitturi and Shourav Dasari.
- When was Breaking the Bee released?
- Breaking the Bee was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.