Spellbound
Angela Arenivar, Ubaldo Arenivar, Jorge Arenivar
Spellbound follows eight teenagers on their quest to win the 1999 National Spelling Bee.
Why you'll love it
This documentary follows eight teenagers on their quest to win the 1999 National Spelling Bee.
Akeelah and the Bee
Angela Bassett, Laurence Fishburne, Keke Palmer
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.
Why you'll love it
The film tells the story of Akeelah Anderson, a young girl who overcomes personal and societal challenges to compete in a national spelling bee.
Bad Words
Jason Bateman, Kathryn Hahn, Allison Janney
A spelling bee loser sets out to exact revenge by finding a loophole and attempting to win as an adult.
Why you'll love it
A man exploits a loophole to enter a national spelling bee intended for children, leading to comedic and unexpected outcomes.
Bee Season
Richard Gere, Juliette Binoche, Flora Cross
Wife and mother Miriam begins a downward emotional spiral as her husband avoids their collapsing marriage by immersing himself in his 11-year-old daughter's quest to become a spelling-bee champion.
Why you'll love it
The film explores the journey of a young spelling bee champion and her family's complex dynamics.