Akeelah and the Bee (2006)
Akeelah, a young gifted girl, comes from a dysfunctional family and is on the verge of quitting school. She discovers that she has a high aptitude for spellings and enters a spelling bee contest.
All Releases
Domestic (99.5%)
$18,848,430
$18,848,430
International (0.5%)
$99,995
$99,995
Worldwide
$18,948,425
$18,948,425
Domestic DistributorLionsgate Films
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Domestic Opening$6,011,585
Budget$8,000,000
Earliest Release DateApril 28, 2006
(Domestic)
MPAAPG
Running Time1 hr 52 min
GenresDrama
Family
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Domestic
| Area | Release Date | Opening | Gross |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | Apr 28, 2006 | $6,011,585 | $18,848,430 |
Europe, Middle East, and Africa
| Area | Release Date | Opening | Gross |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | Jun 1, 2007 | $21,484 | $80,885 |
| United Kingdom | Aug 18, 2006 | $15,712 | $15,712 |
| Romania | Jul 6, 2007 | – | $3,398 |
