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Akeelah and the Bee

7.020061h 53mPGMovieDrama

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…

DirectorDoug Atchison
WriterDoug Atchison
ProducersNancy Hult Ganis·Laurence Fishburne

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CraveCrave
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Doug Atchison

KPKeke Palmer
Keke Palmer
Akeelah Anderson
LFLaurence Fishburne
Laurence Fishburne
Dr. Larabee
ABAngela Bassett
Angela Bassett
Tanya Anderson
CACurtis Armstrong
Curtis Armstrong
Mr. Welch
JVJ.R. Villarreal
J.R. Villarreal
Javier
SASean Michael Afable
Sean Michael Afable
Dylan Chiu
SGSahara Garey
Sahara Garey
Georgia
LYLee Thompson Young
Lee Thompson Young
Devon
JMJulito McCullum
Julito McCullum
Terrence
EHErica Hubbard
Erica Hubbard
Kiana
ESEddie Steeples
Eddie Steeples
Derrick-T
DPDalia Phillips
Dalia Phillips
Ms. Cross

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Akeelah and the Bee — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Akeelah and the Bee?

Akeelah and the Bee is streaming on Crave in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and CosmoGo. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Akeelah and the Bee on Netflix?

No, Akeelah and the Bee is not on Netflix in Canada as of November 2026. It's currently on Crave.

Is Akeelah and the Bee on Amazon Prime Video?

Akeelah and the Bee isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Canada, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Akeelah and the Bee for free?

Akeelah and the Bee is available on Crave in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.