The Help
“Change begins with a whisper.”
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.
Where to watch The Help in United States
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Where is The Help streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| France | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Disney Plus, rtve, Tivify | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | Disney Plus, Mercado Play | — |
| Japan | Disney Plus | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| South Korea | Disney Plus | Google Play Movies |
About The Help
The Help is a 2011 English-language drama film directed by Tate Taylor. The cast is led by Emma Stone, Viola Davis, Bryce Dallas Howard. It has a runtime of 2h 26m. Viewers rate it 8.2/10 across 9100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Help was produced by 1492 Pictures and Harbinger Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on August 9, 2011, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $25 million, it went on to gross $217 million worldwide.
- Director
- Tate Taylor
- Writers
- Tate Taylor
- Release date
- August 9, 2011
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $25 million
- Box office
- $217 million
- Production
- 1492 Pictures, Harbinger Pictures
The Help cast & crew
The Help was directed by Tate Taylor and written by Tate Taylor.
The cast features 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, and Ahna O'Reilly as Elizabeth Leefolt.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Thomas Newman, cinematography is by Stephen Goldblatt, and it was produced by Chris Columbus and Michael Barnathan.
Is The Help worth watching?
The Help holds an audience score of 8.2/10 from 9,112 ratings, ranking it among the most acclaimed drama films.
At 2h 26m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, The Help is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Help
The Help isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of The Help
Emma Stone
Skeeter Phelan
Viola Davis
Aibileen Clark
Bryce Dallas Howard
Hilly Holbrook
Octavia Spencer
Minny Jackson
Jessica Chastain
Celia Foote
Ahna O'Reilly
Elizabeth Leefolt
Allison Janney
Charlotte Phelan
Anna Camp
Jolene French
Eleanor Henry
Mae Mobley
Emma Henry
Mae Mobley
Chris Lowell
Stuart Whitworth
Cicely Tyson
Constantine Jefferson
The Help — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Help in United States?
The Help is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Help in?
The Help is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Help?
The Help runs 2 hours 26 minutes (146 minutes).
▸What is The Help rated?
The Help is rated PG-13. It holds a 8.2/10 audience score from 9,112 ratings.
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