Akeelah and the Bee

2006

Action / Drama / Family

30
Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Certified Fresh 86% · 139 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Upright 81% · 50K ratings
IMDb Rating 7.4/10 10 22984 23K

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Plot summary

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.

Director

Doug Atchison Photo
Doug Atchison

Top cast

Laurence Fishburne Photo
Laurence Fishburne as Dr. Larabee
Bonita Friedericy Photo
Bonita Friedericy as Volunteer
Angela Bassett Photo
Angela Bassett as Tanya
Keke Palmer Photo
Keke Palmer as Akeelah
720p.BLU 1080p.BLU
970.08 MB
1280*544
English 2.0
PG
Subtitles
23.976 fps
1 hr 52 min
Seeds 14
1.81 GB
1920*816
English 2.0
PG
Subtitles
23.976 fps
1 hr 52 min
Seeds 28

Movie Reviews

Reviewed by Peninnah Z 10 / 10

Akeelah and the Bee is a heartwarming and

Akeelah and the Bee is a heartwarming and inspiring movie about education, confidence, and perseverance. The story follows Akeelah, a talented young girl who discovers her gift for spelling and works hard to compete in the National Spelling Bee. Along the way, she faces challenges, self-doubt, and pressure, but her determination helps her overcome obstacles and grow as a person. What I liked most was the movie's message that success comes not only from talent but also from hard work, discipline, and believing in yourself. The film also highlights the importance of supportive mentors, family, and community. The performances were excellent, and the story was both engaging and motivational. Overall, Akeelah and the Bee is an uplifting film that teaches valuable lessons about perseverance, education, and self-confidence. Highly recommended.
Reviewed by Chris P 8 / 10

Never heard of it, another movie stumble, wasn’t

Never heard of it, another movie stumble, wasn’t expecting much. I must say—very well done
Reviewed by Alfred Junior T 10 / 10

A good film showcasing determination to get to

A good film showcasing determination to get to the top
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