Akeelah and the Bee (2006)
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.
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Keke Palmer
as Akeelah Anderson
Lauren Keyana "Keke" Palmer (/ˈkiːki/ KEE-kee; born August 26, 1993) is an American actress, singer, and television personality. She has received numerous accolades, including two Primetime Emmy Award...
Laurence Fishburne
as Dr. Larabee
Laurence John Fishburne III (born July 30, 1961) is an American actor. He is a three-time Emmy Award and Tony Award winner known for his roles on stage and screen. He has frequently portrayed forceful...
Angela Bassett
as Tanya Anderson
Angela Evelyn Bassett (born August 16, 1958) is an American actress. Known for her work in film and television since the 1980s, she has received various accolades, including a Primetime Emmy Award and...
Curtis Armstrong
as Mr. Welch
Curtis Armstrong (born November 27, 1953) is an American actor best known for the Revenge of the Nerds movies, Moonlighting, and Ray..
J.R. Villarreal
as Javier
Born in Houston, Texas, JR Villarreal has been working and living in Hollywood since the tender age of 10. A compelling and energetic actor, JR's talent and depth have earned him adulation from both i...
Sean Michael Afable
as Dylan Chiu
Director
Doug Atchison
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