USA / India / United Arab Emirates,
2011, 140 min
Directed by:
Tate TaylorScreenplay:
Tate TaylorCinematography:
Stephen GoldblattComposer:
Thomas NewmanCast:
Emma Stone, Viola Davis, Bryce Dallas Howard, Octavia Spencer, Jessica Chastain, Ahna O'Reilly, Allison Janney, Anna Camp, Christopher Lowell, Cicely Tyson (more)VOD (4)
Plots(1)
The #1 New York Times bestseller by Kathryn Stockett comes to vivid life through the powerful performances of a phenomenal ensemble cast. Led by Emma Stone, Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer and Bryce Dallas Howard, The Help is an inspirational, courageous and empowering story about very different, extraordinary women in the 1960s South who build an unlikely friendship around a secret writing project - one that breaks society’s rules and puts them all at risk. Filled with poignancy, humor and hope, The Help is a timeless, universal and triumphant story about the ability to create change. (Disney / Buena Vista)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 2012 - Octavia Spencer (Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role)
- 2012 - Brunson Green, Chris Columbus, Michael Barnathan (Best Motion Picture of the Year)
- 2012 - Viola Davis (Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role)
- 2012 - Jessica Chastain (Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role)
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 2012 - Octavia Spencer (Best Supporting Actress)
- 2012 - Best Film
- 2012 - Viola Davis (Best Leading Actress)
- 2012 - Jessica Chastain (Best Supporting Actress)
- 2012 - Tate Taylor (Best Adapted Screenplay)
Golden Globes
- 2012 - Octavia Spencer (Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture)
- 2012 - Best Motion Picture – Drama
- 2012 - Viola Davis (Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama)
- 2012 - Jessica Chastain (Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture)
- 2012 - Mary J. Blige, Thomas Newman (Best Original Song)
Critics Choice Awards
- 2012 - Viola Davis (Best Actress)
- 2012 - Octavia Spencer (Best Supporting Actress)
- 2012 - Best Acting Ensemble
- 2012 - Best Picture
- 2012 - Jessica Chastain (Best Supporting Actress)
- 2012 - Tate Taylor (Best Adapted Screenplay)
- 2012 - Harvey Mason Jr., Mary J. Blige, Thomas Newman (Best Song)
- 2012 - Sharen Davis (Best Costume Design)
Norwegian International Film Festival Haugesund
- 2011 - Tate Taylor (The Ray of Sunshine)
- 2011 - Tate Taylor (The Audience Award)