Can a young girl from south Los Angeles overcome her own insecurities and her school's deficiencies to win the National Spelling Bee? And can she do that without losing herself? Watch 'Akeelah and the Bee' with your family to find out.

Rated PG due to some strong language and difficult or sad circumstances that form the background of the story. Recommended for children 8 and up. Read parent and child reviews at https://www.commonsensemedia.org/movie-reviews/akeelah-and-the-bee/user-reviews/adult