About this movie
Cast & Crew
Cast
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Jessica Chastain
Celia Foote
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Viola Davis
Aibileen Clark
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Bryce Dallas Howard
Hilly Holbrook
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Allison Janney
Charlotte Phelan
- Octavia Spencer
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Emma Stone
Skeeter Phelan
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Octavia L. Spencer
Minny Jackson
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Ahna O'Reilly
Elizabeth Leefolt
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Anna Camp
Jolene French
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Eleanor Henry
Mae Mobley
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Emma Henry
Mae Mobley
Directors
- Tate Taylor
Producers
- Brunson Green
- Chris Columbus
- Michael Barnathan
Writers
- Tate Taylor
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The Help
Reviews by Rotten Tomatoes
76%
percent positive reviews
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Roger Moore, McClatchy-Tribune News Service
Transcends its comfort-food-for-Oprah's Book Club wrapping to get at something deeper, the gray in a story that seems so far removed as to be utterly black and white."
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David Sexton, This is London
It tackles a challenging, inflammatory subject in the corniest, safest way possible.
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Xan Brooks, Guardian [UK]
In dramatic terms it works a treat.
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Robbie Collin, Daily Telegraph
The Help not only has its cake and eats it, it makes short work of the fried chicken, grits and sweet potato pie, too.
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Cath Clarke, Time Out
Yes, it gets a bit sentimental. Yes, some 'Ya-Ya Sisterhood' friendship clichs creep in. Yes, it glosses history. But it's also heartfelt, hilarious and the cast is a dream-team topped by Viola Davis.
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THE HELP trailer - DreamWorks - Only at the Movies September 1
Based on one of the most talked about books in years and a #1 New York Times best-selling phenomenon, "The Help" stars Emma Stone ("Easy A") as Skeeter, Aca...
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The Help interview: Marc Lee speaks to Viola Davis and Emma Stone
Telegraph film critic Marc Lee speaks to The Help stars Viola Davis and Emma Stone about the making of the film
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The Help takes top prize at SAG Awards
Civil Rights-era film The Help was the big winner at the 18th Annual Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards on Sunday, taking home prizes for supporting actress Oc...
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Bryce Dallas Howard talks The Help
Atta Girl Entertainment Correspondent Shawn Edwards went one on one with Bryce Dallas Howard from the cast of the highly anticipated summer film based on the...
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THE HELP Writer/Director Tate Taylor on Shooting on Location
Earlier this week, Writer/Director Tate Taylor visited the AFI campus for the first Harold Lloyd Master Seminar of the school year. In this clip, he shares w...
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Kathryn Stockett on Novel's Success
Author Kathryn Stockett describes her reaction to the success of her first novel, "The Help," and explains the reasons why she wrote it.
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The Living Proof (From The Motion Picture The Help)
Mary J. Blige - "The Living Proof" From The Motion Picture The Help in theaters August 10.
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The Help | Behind the Scenes | Jackson, Mississippi
Produced by Jim Albritton | http://newsocracy.org | Months of planning and days of work have transformed the Fondren neighborhood in Jackson, Mississippi bac...
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Viola Davis on 'The Help'
Two time Oscar nominated actress Viola Davis discusses 'The Help'. Watch more at http://makingof.com/
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Octavia Spencer talks 'The Help'
Octavia Spencer talks about her Oscar nominated roll in 'The Help'. Watch more at http://makingof.com/
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Jessica Chastain talks 'The Help'
Oscar nominated actress Jessica Chastain talks about 'The Help'. Watch more at http://makingof.com/
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