7.1
(322 votes)
Akeelah and the Bee
Overview
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.
Creators
Director, Writer
Movie Details
Status
Released (28/04/2006)
Original language
English
Budget
$8,000,000
Box office
$18,948,425
Country
USA