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Where to Watch The Help(2011)
“Change begins with a whisper.”
Looking for where to watch The Help? You can currently find The Help online through Amazon Video, Apple iTunes, and Google Play Movies. Availability changes often, so we separate subscription, free, rental, and purchase options below.
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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The Help (2011), directed by Tate Taylor, is a drama film and is available to stream on 5 services in the US. With an IMDb score of 8.1/10 and 75% on Rotten Tomatoes from 9,091 ratings, it is well-reviewed by critics and audiences alike. Originally released in 2011, it's now a streaming staple.
The film stars Emma Stone, Viola Davis, and Bryce Dallas Howard. At 146 minutes, it's a substantial commitment at over two hours. Plan accordingly: this is a movie that rewards a single sitting rather than being broken across multiple sessions.
The Help isn't currently included with any US streaming subscription, but it's available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple iTunes, and Google Play Movies. If you're picking what to watch next, it shares a vibe with Mrs. Miniver and The Great Debaters, both of which are available to stream right now.
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- No — The Help isn't currently streaming on Netflix in the US.
- The Help isn't currently included with a US streaming subscription. It may be available to rent or buy.
- No — The Help isn't currently streaming on Prime Video in the US.
- No — The Help isn't currently free to stream in the US.
- The Help runs 2h 26m (146 minutes total).
- IMDb 8.1/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 75% · Metacritic 62/100.
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