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Raising Helen

2004·Movie
1h 59min·PG-13
46
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Big heart, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline3
  • Tension3

Heart

Uplifting and wholesome

Much of it is about family.

  • Hopefulness9
  • Family Dynamics9
  • Wholesome8

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Cringe Humor4

World

Everyday modern life and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition7
  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6

Who it's for

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Her uptown life gets turned inside out!

Helen Harris has a glamorous, big-city life working for one of New York's hottest modeling agencies. But suddenly her free-spirited life gets turned upside down when she must choose between the life she's always loved, and the new loves of her life!
Feel-Good Family ComedyBig-City Fish Out of WaterHeartwarming TransformationUnexpected ResponsibilityRomantic SubplotCharacter-DrivenLighthearted and UpliftingContemporary Setting

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Raising Helen legally?

Raising Helen is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Raising Helen worth watching?

46
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 46/100 (IMDb 6, Rotten Tomatoes 25%, and Metacritic 38). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Raising Helen rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is Raising Helen?

1 h 59 min

Raising Helen runs 1 h 59 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Raising Helen?

Critics32
Audiences60

Not quite. Audiences rate Raising Helen higher (60) than critics (32). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Raising Helen a box office hit?

Budget$50 million
Box office$50 million

No. It cost about $50 million to make and earned $50 million worldwide, 99% of its budget.

What language is Raising Helen in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Raising Helen?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Raising Helen in 37 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Raising Helen use?

Control FreakChristianity Is CatholicReplacement GoldfishThe CameoSmoking Is GlamorousFallen-on-Hard-Times JobBratty Teenage DaughterHigh-School DanceNephewism"Friends" Rent ControlWho Will Take The Kids?"You!" Exclamationand 2 more

TV Tropes lists 14 storytelling tropes for Raising Helen, including Control Freak, Christianity Is Catholic, Replacement Goldfish.