Most Similar Movies to Akeelah and the Bee (2006)
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Breaking Through (2015), Queen of Katwe (2016), Uncommon (2014), Boychoir (2014), Teen Spirit (2018), Ice Princess (2005), Hoop Dreams (1994) ... Let's take a look at the following list...
Breaking Through (2015)
When Casey, a dancer who is discovered on YouTube, gets thrust into the modern world of internet celebrity and culture, she must find a way to balance her true identity with her online persona, or risk losing everything she cares about.
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Queen of Katwe (2016)
A Ugandan girl sees her world rapidly change after being introduced to the game of chess.
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Uncommon (2014)
Jesus combined diverse people and assorted stories to change the world! Now, He wants to use you! When the students of Rosewood High School lose their theater, music and dance departments due to budgets cuts, they create their own. Struggling to find the right script, music & choreography the students get advice from an uncommon source; the Bible! Each student becomes...Read all
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Boychoir (2014)
After his single mother dies, a young boy with an excellent voice is sent to a prestigious choir school and has trouble adapting to the culture of the school.
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Teen Spirit (2018)
Violet is a shy teenager who dreams of escaping her small town and pursuing her passion to sing. With the help of an unlikely mentor, she enters a local singing competition that will test her integrity, talent and ambition. Driven by a pop-fueled soundtrack, Teen Spirit is a visceral and stylish spin on the Cinderella story.
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Ice Princess (2005)
With the help of her coach, her mom, and the boy who drives the Zamboni machine, nothing can stop Casey (Trachtenberg) from realizing her dream to be a champion figure skater.
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Hoop Dreams (1994)
A film following the lives of two inner-city Chicago boys who struggle to become college basketball players on the road to going professional.
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Dreamer: Inspired by a True Story (2005)
Cale Crane catalyzes the rescue and rehabilitation of Sonador, a race horse with a broken leg.
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Saint Ralph (2004)
A rebellious youth (Adam Butcher) at a 1950s Roman Catholic school trains for the Boston Marathon with the help of a sympathetic priest (Campbell Scott).
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Critical Thinking (2020)
The true story of the Miami Jackson High School chess team which was the first inner city team to win the U.S. National Chess Championship.
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A Little Game (2014)
A young girl finding her way around the city and her own life through chess lessons. This is also about being open to all the clues about your life and your options that surround you everyday.
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Cowgirls 'n Angels (2012)
A group of rodeo trick-riders recruits a young girl to join them.
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When Saturday Comes (1995)
Jimmy Muir is a hard-drinking brewery worker in the city of Sheffield, with an arrogant lack of respect for authority. His entire life has been orientated by football and he possesses the potential, but has never had the courage or discipline to make anything of it. Jimmy is spotted by Ken Jackson, whilst playing for his pub team. Ken is the manager of Hallam football...Read all
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Make It Happen (2008)
Embarking on a journey to fulfill her dreams as a dancer, a young girl discovers a new style of dance that will prove to be the source of both conflict and self-discovery.
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October Sky (1999)
The true story of Homer Hickam, a coal miner's son who was inspired by the first Sputnik launch to take up rocketry against his father's wishes.
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American Black Beauty (2005)
Long after their breakup, Chinese American Raymond Ding and Amerasian Aurora Crane struggle to let go. Torn apart by mismatched ideals, meddling friends, and the complexities of racial identities, they find other suitable mates but cannot stay away from each other.
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A Brilliant Young Mind (2014)
A socially awkward teenage math prodigy finds new confidence and new friendships when he lands a spot on the British squad at the International Mathematics Olympiad.
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Our Song (2000)
Focusing on the bonding between three girls in Brooklyn's "Jackie Robinson Steppers Marching Band" and the choices the girls face once their high school closes down for asbestos removal.
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