PG-13 | 2h 26min | 8/10 #drama
Parental Rating: PG-13 (Parents strongly cautioned – some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.)
➱ STORYLINE:
The Help (2011) is set in the early 1960s in Jackson, Mississippi, and follows aspiring writer Eugenia "Skeeter" Phelan (Emma Stone). Skeeter returns from college with dreams of becoming a journalist and decides to write a book from the perspective of the African American maids who work for white families in her hometown. She forms an unlikely friendship with Aibileen Clark (Viola Davis) and Minny Jackson (Octavia Spencer), two maids who courageously share their stories. The book exposes the harsh realities and injustices they face, sparking a social awakening in the community.
➱ STAFF REVIEW:
The Help (2011) is a poignant and powerful film that tackles issues of race and social injustice with grace and sensitivity. Directed by Tate Taylor and based on Kathryn Stockett's novel, the film features outstanding performances from its ensemble cast, particularly Viola Davis and Octavia Spencer, whose portrayals earned critical acclaim and awards. The film's blend of heartfelt drama and moments of humor, coupled with its historical significance, makes it a compelling and moving cinematic experience.
➱ CREDITS:
Director:
- Tate Taylor
Writer:
- Tate Taylor
Based on:
- "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett
Starring:
- Emma Stone as Eugenia "Skeeter" Phelan
- Viola Davis as Aibileen Clark
- Octavia Spencer as Minny Jackson
- Bryce Dallas Howard as Hilly Holbrook
- Jessica Chastain as Celia Foote
- Allison Janney as Charlotte Phelan
- Sissy Spacek as Missus Walters
Produced by:
- Chris Columbus
- Michael Barnathan
- Brunson Green
Cinematography: Stephen Goldblatt
Edited by: Hughes Winborne
Music by: Thomas Newman
Production Company:
- DreamWorks Pictures
- Reliance Entertainment
- Participant Media
- Image Nation
- 1492 Pictures
Distributed by:
- Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Release date: August 10, 2011
Run Time: 2h 26min
Country: United States
Languages: English
Budget: $25 million
Box office: $216.6 million
➱ SEARCH BY CAST/CREW HASHTAGS:
#TateTaylor - Director, Writer
#EmmaStone - Eugenia "Skeeter" Phelan
#ViolaDavis - Aibileen Clark
#OctaviaSpencer - Minny Jackson
#BryceDallasHoward - Hilly Holbrook
#JessicaChastain - Celia Foote
#AllisonJanney - Charlotte Phelan
#SissySpacek - Missus Walters
#ChrisColumbus - Producer
#MichaelBarnathan - Producer
#BrunsonGreen - Producer
#StephenGoldblatt - Cinematographer
#HughesWinborne - Editor
#ThomasNewman - Music Composer
#DreamWorksPictures - Production Company
#RelianceEntertainment - Production Company
#ParticipantMedia - Production Company
#ImageNation - Production Company
#1492Pictures - Production Company
#WaltDisneyStudiosMotionPictures - Distributor
➱ SEARCH SITE BY GENERAL HASHTAGS:
➱ DETAILED PARENTAL GUIDANCE: Mild - Moderate - Severe
Sexual Content - No Data
- no data to show, contribute to our site here
Violence & Bloodshed - No Data
- no data to show, contribute to our site here
Offensive Language - No Data
- no data to show, contribute to our site here
Substance Use - No Data
- no data to show, contribute to our site here
Disturbing & Intense Scenes - No Data
- no data to show, contribute to our site here
➱ TRIVIA
- no data to show, contribute to our site here
➱ FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:
Visit our LinkTree
➱ COPYRIGHT/DISCLAIMER:
➱ REPORT ERRORS or ADD INFORMATION:
Comments