Akeelah and the Bee (2006)
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.
Where to watch Akeelah and the Bee
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Angel Studios | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | Lionsgate+ | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky, YouTube |
| Canada | Crave | Apple TV, CosmoGo, Amazon Video | Apple TV, CosmoGo, Amazon Video |
| Australia | Sony Pictures Core | Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
| Ireland | Lionsgate+ | Apple TV, Sky, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Sky, Amazon Video |
| India | — | Amazon Video | — |
| South Africa | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Germany | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, MagentaTV +2 | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, MagentaTV +2 |
| France | — | Apple TV, YouTube, Amazon Video | Apple TV, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Spain | — | Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Akeelah and the Bee in 37 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Akeelah and the Bee about?
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. Akeelah and the Bee is a Drama movie, released on 2006-04-28, runtime 113 minutes.
Is Akeelah and the Bee worth watching?
TMDB users rate Akeelah and the Bee 7.0 out of 10 from 368 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Akeelah and the Bee?
In the United States, Akeelah and the Bee streams on Angel Studios and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Doug Atchison
Cast
- Keke Palmer as Akeelah Anderson
- Laurence Fishburne as Dr. Larabee
- Angela Bassett as Tanya Anderson
- Curtis Armstrong as Mr. Welch
- J.R. Villarreal as Javier
- Sean Michael Afable as Dylan Chiu
- Sahara Garey as Georgia
- Lee Thompson Young as Devon
- Julito McCullum as Terrence
- Erica Hubbard as Kiana
- Eddie Steeples as Derrick-T
- Dalia Phillips as Ms. Cross
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Sources
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