Akeelah and the Bee

A spelling prodigy from South LA defies odds to reach the National Bee, riding a cram-study regimen and an ornery coach who’s forgotten his own trophy. The finale pits quick wits against overnight prep. 11-year-old energy and a no-nonsense mom keep it grounded.

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Doug Atchison directed Akeelah and the Bee in 2006. See Doug Atchison's full filmography, where to start with Doug Atchison, or where to go after you've seen everything by Doug Atchison.

Akeelah and the Bee was released in 2006 (EN original-language production), with a runtime of 113 minutes.