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The Help
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Tate Taylor. With Emma Stone, Viola Davis, Bryce Dallas Howard.
8.2/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S 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.
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8.2/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTAibileen 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-Ame…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for The Help.
MoviHero lists August 9, 2011 as the release date for The Help. Tate Taylor is the listed director. The listed cast includes Emma Stone as Skeeter Phelan, Viola Davis as Aibileen Clark, Bryce Dallas Howard as Hilly Holbrook, Octavia Spencer as Minny Jackson. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateAugust 9, 2011
GenresDrama
Runtime2h 26m
DirectorTate Taylor
CastEmma Stone as Skeeter Phelan, Viola Davis as Aibileen Clark, Bryce Dallas Howard as Hilly Holbrook, Octavia Spencer as Minny Jackson
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY
Is The Help right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
The Help runs 2h 26m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 3/10: a more patient pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 6/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 8/10, suggesting a stronger emotional experience. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 8.2/10 from 9,417 votes. Updated Nov 14, 2026.
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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Pacing3/10
Emotional Impact8/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence2/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required6/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
What viewers say about The Help
Selected viewer reactions, in their own words. These excerpts reflect individual opinions, not an overall verdict.
Viewer reaction
“I just watched The Help, almost immediately after finishing the book.”
Viewer reaction
“Sound, music, acting, sets, and camera are good in this movie but I do have concerns what the story is saying about african americans.”
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“I hadn’t quite realised the extent to which racial segregation laws permeated into every day life, especially when a black person couldn't cut a white…”
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“Great watch, probably won't watch again, and can recommend.”
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