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
Viola Davis
Aibileen Clark
73.8
2
Emma Stone
Skeeter Phelan
9.9
3
Allison Janney
Charlotte Phelan
8.6
4
Mary Steenburgen
Elaine Stein
7.0
5
Octavia Spencer
Minny Jackson
5.0
6
Jessica Chastain
Celia Foote
4.9
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