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The Help

Drama based on Kathryn Stockett's novel. An aspiring writer decides to focus on the story of Mississippi's black maids - much to the consternation of her well-to-do white friends.

Drama based on Kathryn Stockett's best-selling novel. An aspiring writer decides to focus on the story of Mississippi's black maids - much to the consternation of her well-to-do white friends.

Desperate to put her college education to good use, she decides to interview her best friend's housekeeper, but she is not the only one with a tale to tell. Soon most of the town's help is coming forward, but they are all at risk in a country on the brink of huge social change.

2 hours, 18 minutes

Last on

Sun 17 Jun 201800:20

Music Played

  • Johnny Cash & June Carter Cash

    Jackson

  • Thomas Newman, Hollywood Studio Symphony

    Deviled Eggs

  • Webb Pierce

    I Ain't Never

  • The Everly Brothers

    Walk Right Back

  • Thomas Newman, Hollywood Studio Symphony

    Skeeter

  • Thomas Newman, Hollywood Studio Symphony

    Sugar

  • Thomas Newman, Hollywood Studio Symphony

    Upside-Down Cake

  • Bo Diddley

    Road Runner

  • Thomas Newman, Hollywood Studio Symphony

    Jim Crow

  • Dorothy Norwood, The Northern California Gmwa Choir

    Victory Today Is Mine

  • Thomas Newman, Hollywood Studio Symphony

    Heart Palpitations

  • Ray Charles

    Hallelujah I Love Her So

  • Frankie Avalon

    Swingin' On A Rainbow

  • Thomas Newman, Hollywood Studio Symphony

    My Son

  • Thomas Newman, Hollywood Studio Symphony

    Miss Hilly

  • The Orlons

    The Wah-Watusi

  • Thomas Newman, Hollywood Studio Symphony

    Bottom of The List

  • Thomas Newman, Hollywood Studio Symphony

    Celia Digs

  • Lloyd Price

    Personality

  • Chubby Checker

    Let's Twist Again

  • Thomas Newman, Hollywood Studio Symphony

    November 22

  • Thomas Newman, Hollywood Studio Symphony

    The Terrible Awful

  • Ray Conniff & The Ray Conniff Singers, Ray Conniff, The Ray Conniff Singers

    Medley: Jolly Old St. Nicholas / The Little Drummer Boy

  • Thomas Newman, Hollywood Studio Symphony

    Constantine

  • Bob Dylan

    Don't Think Twice, It's All Right

  • Thomas Newman, Hollywood Studio Symphony

    Gripping Testimonials

  • Thomas Newman, Hollywood Studio Symphony

    Mile High Meringue

  • Thomas Newman, Hollywood Studio Symphony

    Amen

  • Thomas Newman, Hollywood Studio Symphony

    Ain't You Tired

Credits

RoleContributor
Aibileen ClarkViola Davis
Hilly HolbrookBryce Dallas Howard
Skeeter PhelanEmma Stone
Minny JacksonOctavia Spencer
Missus WaltersSissy Spacek
Celia FooteJessica Chastain
Stuart WhitworthChris Lowell
Jolene FrenchAnna Camp
Constantine JeffersonCicely Tyson
Johnny FooteMike Vogel
Elizabeth LeefoltAhna O'Reilly
Charlotte PhelanAllison Janney
Mae MobleyEleanor Henry
Mae MobleyEmma Henry
Robert PhelanBrian Kerwin
Yule Mae DavisAunjanue Ellis
Mr BlacklyLeslie Jordan
Elain SteinMary Steenburgen
HenryNelsan Ellis
Preacher GreenDavid Oyelowo
Gracie HigginbothamDana Ivey
WriterTate Taylor
DirectorTate Taylor
AuthorKathryn Stockett

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