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Raising Helen

2004Movie1 h 59 minPG-13

ComedyDrama
46
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.0Letterboxd3.3/5Metacritic386.0Rotten Tomatoes25%61%

An uplifting, wholesome drama movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Story

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!

Feels like

  • Feel-Good Family Comedy
  • Big-City Fish Out of Water
  • Heartwarming Transformation
  • Unexpected Responsibility
  • Romantic Subplot
  • Character-Driven
  • Lighthearted and Uplifting
  • Contemporary Setting

Cast

24 of 52

Crew

Directed by
Garry Marshall
Written by
Michael Begler, Beth Rigazio, Jack Amiel
Produced by
David Hoberman, Ashok Amritraj
Music by
John Debney

Everyone

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Facts

May 27, 2004 · 1 h 59 min · PG-13

Released
May 27, 2004
Runtime
1 h 59 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Drama, Comedy, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$50 million
Box office
$50 million
Available in
37 countries

Tropes

Control Freak, Christianity Is Catholic, Replacement Goldfish +9

  • Control Freak
  • Christianity Is Catholic
  • Replacement Goldfish
  • The Cameo
  • Smoking Is Glamorous
  • Fallen-on-Hard-Times Job
  • Bratty Teenage Daughter
  • High-School Dance
  • Nephewism
  • "Friends" Rent Control
  • Who Will Take The Kids?
  • "You!" Exclamation

12 of 14 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Raising Helen?"

Questions about Raising Helen

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Raising Helen?

Prime

In the United States, Raising Helen streams on Prime. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. It also streams in 12 other countries.

Is Raising Helen worth watching?

46
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 46 (IMDb 6, Letterboxd 3.3 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 25%, and Metacritic 38). Audiences rate it higher (62 out of 100) than critics (32).

Is Raising Helen okay for kids?

PG-13

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Raising Helen make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).

Is Raising Helen good for date night?

and 6 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Was Raising Helen a box office flop?

Budget$50 million
Box office$50 million

Yes: it cost about $50 million to make and earned $50 million worldwide, 99% of its budget.