The Help
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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Official Trailer
The Help -- Accolades
Celia Cooks a "Thank You" Dinner for Minny
Minny Makes a Pie
Shinolator
"Put Mama in a Chair"
"You Should Read the Book"
Skeeter's Interview
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Frequently asked questions about The Help
Where can I watch The Help in the United States?
The Help is available to stream on fuboTV, YouTube TV, FXNow, and Fandango at Home Free in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch The Help for free?
The Help streams free with ads in the United States on Fandango at Home Free. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for The Help?
The Help scores 8.2 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in The Help?
The Help stars Emma Stone, Viola Davis, Bryce Dallas Howard, Octavia Spencer, and Jessica Chastain. Tate Taylor is the director.
How long is The Help?
The Help runs 2h 26m (146 minutes).
When did The Help come out?
The Help was released on August 9, 2011.
Which studio made The Help?
The Help was produced by 1492 Pictures and Harbinger Pictures in the United States.
What was the budget for The Help?
The Help was made on a budget of $25,000,000.
How much did The Help make at the box office?
The Help grossed $216,600,000 worldwide, against a budget of $25,000,000.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.