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The Help

2011

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Tate Taylor

2011·PG-13·United StatesUnited States, IndiaIndia
Award tierBronze
Metascore
Drama

An aspiring author during the civil rights movement of the 1960s decides to write a book detailing the African American maids' point of view on the white families for which they work, and the hardships they go through on a daily basis.

Cast

Emma Stone·Viola Davis·Bryce Dallas Howard·Octavia Spencer

Producers

Mohamed Khalaf Al-Mazrouei·Michael Barnathan·Nate Berkus·Jennifer Blum·Chris Columbus

Languages

United KingdomEnglish

Major Awards

0 wins · 8 nominations

Nominations (8)

Best Picture

Golden Globes, USA (2012)

Best Motion Picture - Drama

BAFTA Awards (2012)

Best Film

Chris ColumbusMichael BarnathanBrunson Green
PGA Awards (2012)

Outstanding Producer of Theatrical Motion Pictures

Chris ColumbusMichael BarnathanBrunson Green
Critics Choice Awards (2012)

Best Picture

Best Screenplay

BAFTA Awards (2012)

Best Adapted Screenplay

Tate Taylor
Writers Guild of America, USA (2012)

Best Adapted Screenplay

Tate Taylor

Best Actress

Academy Awards, USA (2012)

Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role

Viola Davis
BAFTA Awards (2012)

Best Leading Actress

Viola Davis