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Movie Info

Release Date: August 09, 2011
Runtime: 146 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (33)
Genres:
Drama
Budget: $25,000,000
Revenue: $216,600,000
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
Critic Scores
Ratings from trusted sources
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75%
Tomatometer
62
62/100
Metacritic
🎬
8.2/10
TMDB
8,923 votes
⭐
8.1/10
IMDb
526,955 votes
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The Help

2011

"Voices unite, change begins, hearts awaken."

Also known as: πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ ES: Criadas y seΓ±oras? πŸ‡«πŸ‡· FR: La couleur des sentiments? πŸ‡΅πŸ‡Ή PT: As ServiΓ§ais? πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ JA: γƒ˜γƒ«γƒ—γ€€εΏƒγŒγ€γͺγγ‚ΉγƒˆγƒΌγƒͺγƒΌ? πŸ‡°πŸ‡· KO: ν—¬ν”„? All international titles (33) →
Drama 146 min 8.1/10

Awards & Recognition

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4 Wins
3 Nominations
7 Total
SAG Awards
3
Oscars
1 3 nom.
Year Festival Category Winner Result
2012 Oscars Best Supporting Actress Octavia Spencer Winner
2012 SAG Awards Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role Mary Steenburgen Winner
2012 SAG Awards Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture Allison Janney Winner
2012 Oscars Best Actress Viola Davis Nominated
2012 Oscars Best Supporting Actress Jessica Chastain Nominated
2012 Oscars Best Picture Chris Columbus Nominated
2011 SAG Awards Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role Sissy Spacek Winner
Year Festival Category Winner
2011 SAG Awards Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role Sissy Spacek
2012 Oscars Best Supporting Actress Octavia Spencer
2012 SAG Awards Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role Mary Steenburgen
2012 SAG Awards Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture Allison Janney
Year Festival Category Winner
2012 Oscars Best Actress Viola Davis
2012 Oscars Best Supporting Actress Jessica Chastain
2012 Oscars Best Picture Chris Columbus

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

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Category Level Indicator
Violence 2/5
Sexual Content 1/5
Language 2/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 2/5
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Connections with other movies

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Where to Watch The Help Online

Available in Romania on Disney Plus

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Box Office

Budget: $25,000,000
Revenue: $216,600,000
Profit $191,600,000
ROI +766.4% (8.7x)

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Keywords

#based on novel or book 609 #dramatic 116 #1960s 85 #racism 50 #cautionary 42 #writer 37 #desperate 27 #mississippi river 13 #exploitation 12 #maid 12 #racial segregation 11 #racial issues 3 #southern belle 2 #newspaper columnist 1 #moral courage 1

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Trivia & Fun Facts about The Help

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  • Tate Taylor, the director, grew up in Jackson, Mississippi, which allowed him to infuse authentic local color and cultural nuances into the film's setting.

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  • Viola Davis, who played Aibileen, initially hesitated to take the role due to the potential portrayal of African American maids, but ultimately found the story's depth compelling.

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  • The film was shot primarily in Mississippi, with many scenes filmed at the historic Black community of Jackson, showcasing authentic locations relevant to the narrative.

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  • Jessica Chastain, who portrayed Celia Foote, became friends with Octavia Spencer during filming, strengthening the film's themes of solidarity among women.

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  • A continuity error occurs during the scene where Aibileen is talking to Skeeter; her hair changes between shots, indicating a filming oversight.

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  • The Help shares thematic connections with other films focusing on civil rights and social justice, such as 12 Years a Slave and Selma, exploring the complexities of race relations in America.

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