Akeelah and the Bee
movie
Changing the world... one word at a time.
Released April 28, 2006
Genres:
Overview
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.
Runtime
1h 52m
Budget
$8,000,000
Revenue
$18,948,425
Origin Country
United States
Original Language
English
Original Title
Akeelah and the Bee
Status
Released
Production Countries
- United States of America
Spoken Languages
- English
Production Companies
Lions Gate Films
United States
2929 Productions
United States
- no logo available
Out of the Blue... Entertainment
United States
- no logo available
Starbucks Entertainment
United States
