The Help

12A Certificate

2hr 26mins

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Starring: Emma Stone, Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer, Jessica Chastain, Bryce Dallas Howard, Allison Janney, Sissy Spacek, Mike Vogel

Directed by: Tate Taylor

The plot: Eugenia "Skeeter" Phelan returns to 1960s Mississippi after graduating from university with dreams of becoming a writer. Determined to do her bit to end the racial discrimination, Skeeter sets out to write a book called The Help, detailing the extraordinary lives of the black maids, who have spent countless years raising white children. At first, the maids are reluctant to talk but Aibileen Clark is the first to agree, sharing her thoughts as she comes to terms with the recent loss of her only son.

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Orange movie-goers' reactions


  • " amazing film, must must must see!!! such a sop so cried through it but its worth it!!!! " — Gina, 17, london
  • " best film I've seen in a long time. beautiful storyline and beautiful acting. must see. made me cry" — Julia, 20, Sheffield
  • " Great story line, an emotional roller coaster, 10/10 fun to watch!" — jo, 27, London
  • " It reaches out and touches. With Davis, Stone and co delivering killer performances. Proving that even at 22 Stone is already lead actress material." — Dale, 22, Glasgow
  • " absolutly loved this film was a must see! very moving and a strong story line, made me cry a few times so bring ya tissues! x" — Amy, 25, huddersfield
  • " A most moving film, after my first viewing of the film I watched it again straight after as I thought it was fantastic" — Marie
  • " I was worried the film wouldn't do the book justice. I needn't have worried. As much care was taken with the film as per the book and it showed. A very moving film about a time we should all take time to remember! " — Sharon, Derby
  • " A strong story with brilliant acting throughout. Very emotional so i suggest some tissues! Go see this film!" — Kiran, 22, Leeds
  • " Beautiful moving film but makes you ashamed of the way the coloured "help" were treated by their employers" — Gill, 65, Dover
  • " Great film that takes you through all emotions Go see it!" — sylvie, London
  • " the film was brilliant! acting was fab so much emotion in the film it was absoulety brilliant, was on for 2 and a half hours but it flew by as you get so ingrossed in the film loved it! " — amy, 24, birmingham
  • " was such an intense and powerful film! loved every minute of it! the way they convey a serious issue through humour and love! if i had the chance would go see it again!" — Erin, 18, Sussex
  • " Having read and enjoyed the book i was looking forward to the film and was not disappointed. thoroughly enjoyed it but if youre like me you will need a hanky!" — margaret, manchester
  • " very moving film. did not know what to expect but glad I went." — tony, plymouth
  • " Beautifully put film very delicate and moving . Almost horror in some scenes ! Maybe it's something we've all been ignoring but this shocking truth really touches home ! Please go see this film ! " — aaron, 20, manchester
  • " Saw this at a preview. Wasn't expecting much...but what a powerful, emotional film. Brilliantly filmed and acted. I'm a grown man, but my eyes were wet. A very heart warming satisfying film. Well worth watching" — 40
  • " fort the film was fab. would deffo recommend to anyone. the acting was great and if uve read the book ull want to c the film as its ?ven better!" — Amy, 25, Huddersfield
  • " Nice film.. i saw it on a bright sunday morning.. heartful.. funny... witty.. quality acting.." — Ade, 44, Brighton


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what the others say

Time

"For every obvious turn The Help takes, there is Davis, the ideal counterweight."

USA Today

"Fans of the best-selling novel can rest easy: The warmly engaging book has been made into an equally affecting movie."

Rolling Stone

"The Help is an exhilarating gift, a deeply touching human story filled with humor and heartbreak, and sublime performances from Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer, Emma Stone and Co."

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