After winning his regional tournament, Guy is begrudgingly invited to the prestigious Golden Quill national spelling bee, much to the dismay of its buttoned - up administrators (Allison Janney and Philip Baker Hall), who feel that their sacred competition has been tainted. (blog.bullz-eye.com)
With the help of an old friend, Mr. Larabee (Fishburne, Assault on Precinct 13), a one - time national spelling bee contestant, Akeelah begins her training for the big show — if she doesn't cave from peer pressure, her home life, and her own natural fears. (qwipster.net)
WHAT: After middle - aged loser Guy Trilby (Jason Bateman) uncovers a loophole in the spelling bee bylaws that allows him to participate in — and win — his regional tournament, he's begrudgingly invited to the prestigious Golden Quill national spelling bee. (blog.bullz-eye.com)