Helen

Name: Helen
Genre: Drama
Released: 2009-11-26
Duration: 2 h
Rating: 6.5
Cast: Ashley Judd, Goran Višnjić, Lauren Lee Smith, Alexia Fast, Alberta Watson

2009·Movie·R·120 min·★ 6.5(66)

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On the outside, Helen has it all – a loving family and a successful career – but when her suppressed mental illness resurfaces, the world crumbles around her. Crippled by depression, Helen finds solace through her friendship with Mathilda, a kindred spirit struggling with bipolar disorder.

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About Helen

Helen is a 2009 English-language drama film directed by Sandra Nettelbeck. The cast is led by Ashley Judd, Goran Višnjić, Lauren Lee Smith. It has a runtime of 2h 0m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Hoopla.

Helen was produced by Insight Film Studios, Egoli Tossell Film, and Filmstiftung Nordrhein-Westfalen and made in Canada and Germany. It was released on November 26, 2009, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $8 million, it went on to gross $0 million worldwide.

Director: Sandra Nettelbeck
Writers: Sandra Nettelbeck
Release date: November 26, 2009
Original language: English
Age rating: R
Status: Released
Country: Canada, Germany
Budget: $8 million
Box office: $0 million
Production: Insight Film Studios, Egoli Tossell Film, Filmstiftung Nordrhein-Westfalen

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Helen cast & crew

Helen was directed by Sandra Nettelbeck and written by Sandra Nettelbeck.

The cast features Ashley Judd as Helen, Goran Višnjić as David, Lauren Lee Smith as Mathilda, Alexia Fast as Julie, Alberta Watson as Dr. Sherman, and Leah Cairns as Susanna.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Tim Despic, cinematography is by Michael Bertl, and it was produced by Jens Meurer and Christine Haebler.

Is Helen worth watching?

Helen holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 66 ratings, a solidly received drama films.

At 2h 0m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy drama, Helen is worth a place on your watchlist.

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