The Help

Name: The Help
Director: Tate Taylor
Genre: Drama
Released: 2011
Duration: 2 h 26 min
Rating: 8.2
Cast: Emma Stone, Viola Davis, Bryce Dallas Howard, Octavia Spencer, Jessica Chastain

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20112h 26m8.2(9,177 votes)

Drama

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 Eugeni…

The Help (2011) is a drama film directed by Tate Taylor. It stars Emma Stone, Viola Davis, and Bryce Dallas Howard. The film runs for 2 hours 26 minutes. Audiences have made it strongly rated, with an average score of 8.2 out of 10 from 9,177 votes.

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Director

Tate Taylor

Cast

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

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Is The Help Worth Watching?

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Help

Where can I watch The Help?

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Who stars in The Help?

The Help stars Emma Stone, Viola Davis, Bryce Dallas Howard, and Octavia Spencer, and was directed by Tate Taylor.

How long is The Help?

The Help has a runtime of 2 hours 26 minutes.

When did The Help come out?

The Help was released in 2011.

What genre is The Help?

The Help is a drama film.

Is The Help worth watching?

The Help holds an average audience score of 8.2 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.