The Help (2011)

Change begins with a whisper.

The Help (2011) poster

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.

Director: Tate Taylor
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 146 min
Release Date:
Filmori Rating: 4.0/5 (1 ratings)
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Thomas Newman
Cinematography: Stephen Goldblatt
Editing: Hughes Winborne
Production: 1492 Pictures, Harbinger Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $25M
Box Office: $217M
Original Language: en

Themes

Social Commentary and Reflection

Keywords

based on novel or book, mississippi river, exploitation, racial segregation, racism, writer, maid, moral courage, ressentiment, southern belle, racial issues, 1960s, newspaper columnist, desperate, cautionary

Trailer

The Help Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Help about?
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.
Who directed The Help?
The Help was directed by Tate Taylor.
Who stars in The Help?
The Help stars Emma Stone, Viola Davis, Bryce Dallas Howard, Octavia Spencer, Jessica Chastain, Ahna O'Reilly.
How long is The Help?
The Help has a runtime of 2h 26m (146 minutes).
What genre is The Help?
The Help is a Drama film.
What is the Filmori rating for The Help?
The Help has a Filmori rating of 4.0/5 based on 1 ratings.
What is the budget of The Help?
The Help had a budget of $25M.
How much did The Help gross?
The Help grossed $217M worldwide.
Where was The Help produced?
The Help was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of The Help?
The themes of The Help include: Social Commentary and Reflection.