The Help

The Help (2011)

Rated PG-13 146 min - Drama
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.

Directors: Tate Taylor

Cast: Viola Davis, Emma Stone, Bryce Dallas Howard, Octavia L. Spencer, and Jessica Chastain

Release Date: August 9, 2011

121 Movie Reviews
  • boulder
    boulderover 12 years55 popcornFeatured
    I loved it. Its more for older kids. But a very good movie to watch with your mom. I cried. and its rare for me to cry in movies about humans.
    • Kyranover 12 years
      This movie was really good for all ages. My little sister is really picky about movies ( she is only five) , but she really liked it! My friend Brinley (look below) and I loved it! Awesome movie!
      • Brinleyover 12 years
        I really liked this movie because, it taught me about slavery, and what slaves couldn't do with whites.Great movie! I liked the part with the pie, and the part where the ladies water broke.
        • livelife13
          livelife13over 12 years55 popcornFeatured
          need to wach that movie ASAP it looks like a great movie not jolking i have to wach the movie
          • taz42
            taz42over 12 years55 popcorn
            Awesome movie such a learning experience because it educates you about the ninteen sixties. It is really good and sends a strong message
            • bexjns
              bexjnsover 12 years55 popcorn
              Definitely a top movie all must see with unforgettable characters a heart-warming story and a real life situation. Five stars. If you would like to see this AMAZING movie grab a box of tissues, a soft chair and a cat or dog to cry with. Stuffed animals work too. Watch immediately.
              • doggirl
                doggirlover 12 years
                really want to see that movie but i haven't and it's not in tetheaters at that time.i think iwould like the movie
                • mysterymia
                  mysterymiaover 12 years
                  Great movie with a great conflict. All the characters interesting personalaties are all different and unique. There is always a bad character who is very judgemental,rude, and raciest I insist people should one day watch this movie.
                  • sushi2667
                    sushi2667over 12 years
                    I love this movie. I mostly recommended this movie to teens and older. I also can recommend this movie to tweens.
                    • viv
                      vivover 12 years
                      REALLY HEARTWARMING. I DON'T REALLY SUGGEST KIDS 10 AND UNDER WATCHING IT. REALLY MUTURE. AND, THEY WOULD NOT REALLY UNDERSTAND SOME OF THE PARTS.