The Help
The Help is a 2011 period drama film based on Kathryn Stockett's novel. The story revolves around the lives of Aibileen Clark and Minny Jackson, two African-American maids working in 1963 Jackson, Mississippi, and their relationship with journalist Eugenia "Skeeter" Phelan. The narrative delves into the challenges they face as black domestic workers in a racially segregated society.
ReleasedAug 9, 2011
Budget$25M
Box Office$217M
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1
Mary Steenburgen
Elaine Stein
10.6
2
Octavia Spencer
Minny Jackson
8.4
3
Emma Stone
Skeeter Phelan
7.3
4
Jessica Chastain
Celia Foote
6.5
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Bryce Dallas Howard
Hilly Holbrook
5.0
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Viola Davis
Aibileen Clark
3.9
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