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The Help

8.220112h 26mPG-13MovieDrama

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…

DirectorTate Taylor
WriterTate Taylor
ProducersChris Columbus·Brunson Green

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Cast · Directed by Tate Taylor

ESEmma Stone
Emma Stone
Skeeter Phelan
VDViola Davis
Viola Davis
Aibileen Clark
BHBryce Dallas Howard
Bryce Dallas Howard
Hilly Holbrook
OSOctavia Spencer
Octavia Spencer
Minny Jackson
JCJessica Chastain
Jessica Chastain
Celia Foote
AOAhna O'Reilly
Ahna O'Reilly
Elizabeth Leefolt
AJAllison Janney
Allison Janney
Charlotte Phelan
ACAnna Camp
Anna Camp
Jolene French
EHEleanor Henry
Eleanor Henry
Mae Mobley
EH
Emma Henry
Mae Mobley
CLChris Lowell
Chris Lowell
Stuart Whitworth
CTCicely Tyson
Cicely Tyson
Constantine Jefferson

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The Help — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Help?

The Help is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and FXNow in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Help on Netflix?

No, The Help is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and YouTube TV.

Is The Help on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Help is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of October 2026.

Where can I watch The Help for free?

The Help is available to stream free (with ads) on Tubi TV in United States.