The Help
"Change begins with a whisper."
Originally released in 2011. The Help is a drama film. directed by Tate Taylor. With a runtime of 2h 26m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Emma Stone, Viola Davis, and Bryce Dallas Howard
Synopsis
Aibileen Clark is a middle-aged African-American maid who has spent her life raising white children and has recently lost her only son; Minny Jackson is an African-American maid who has often offended her employers despite her family's struggles with money and her desperate need for jobs; and Eugenia "Skeeter" Phelan is a young white woman who has recently moved back home after graduating college to find out her childhood maid has mysteriously disappeared. These three stories intertwine to explain how life in Jackson, Mississippi revolves around "the help"; yet they are always kept at a certain distance because of racial lines.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 9, 2011
14 years ago
Runtime
2h 26m
146 minutes total
User Rating
8.2/10
Excellent (8,810 votes)
Budget
$25M
Production budget
Box Office
$216.6M
8.7x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Emma Stone
as Skeeter Phelan
Viola Davis
as Aibileen Clark
Bryce Dallas Howard
as Hilly Holbrook
Octavia Spencer
as Minny Jackson
Jessica Chastain
as Celia Foote
Ahna O'Reilly
as Elizabeth Leefolt
Allison Janney
as Charlotte Phelan
Anna Camp
as Jolene French
Eleanor Henry
as Mae Mobley
Emma Henry
as Mae Mobley
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $25,000,000
- Revenue
- $216,600,000
Production Companies
- 1492 Pictures
- Harbinger Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Help about?
Aibileen Clark is a middle-aged African-American maid who has spent her life raising white children and has recently lost her only son; Minny Jackson is an African-American maid who has often offen...
Who directed The Help?
The Help was directed by Tate Taylor.
How long is The Help?
The Help has a runtime of 2 hours and 26 minutes (146 minutes total).
When was The Help released?
The Help was released on August 9, 2011 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Help?
The main cast of The Help includes Emma Stone, Viola Davis, Bryce Dallas Howard, Octavia Spencer, Jessica Chastain.
Is The Help worth watching?
The Help has a user rating of 8.2/10 based on 8,810 reviews, indicating excellent reception from audiences.