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Akeelah Anderson, from south Los Angeles, has a talent for words. In spite of the objections of her mother Wanda, Keke enters a spelling contest. Her gift takes her to compete in the National Spelling Bee, the most famous competition of its kind in the world. On the way, she is helped by a forthright, mysterious teacher, Dr. Larabee and a cast of colorful characters from the community.

4.8/5

IMDb 7.4/1020061 h 48 min

DramaKidsInspiring

DramaKidsInspiring

4.8/5

IMDb 7.4/1020061 h 48 min

Cast: Keke PalmerLaurence FishburneAngela Bassett

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Akeelah and the Bee

DramaKidsInspiring

4.8/5

IMDb 7.4/1020061 h 48 min

Akeelah Anderson, from south Los Angeles, has a talent for words. In spite of the objections of her mother Wanda, Keke enters a spelling contest. Her gift takes her to compete in the National Spelling Bee, the most famous competition of its kind in the world. On the way, she is helped by a forthright, mysterious teacher, Dr. Larabee and a cast of colorful characters from the community.

Creators and Cast

Directors: Doug Atchison

Producers: Nancy Hult Gains Sid Gains Laurence Fishburne Michael Romersa Danny Llewelyn

Cast: Keke Palmer Laurence Fishburne Angela Bassett Curtis Armstrong

Studio: Lionsgate

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4.8 out of 5 stars

1,282 global ratings

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Content advisory

PG

flashing lightsFlashing lights and strobing patterns might affect photosensitive viewers

Audio languages

5.1

EnglishEnglish Dialogue Boost: MediumEnglish Dialogue Boost: HighFrançaisPortuguês (Brasil)

Subtitles

English [CC]FrançaisPortuguês (Brasil)

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