What's the Matter with Helen? (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1971, What's the Matter with Helen? is a thriller, drama, crime and mystery film directed by Curtis Harrington, running about 101 minutes. “So you met someone and now you know how it feels. Goody, Goody.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two middle-aged women move to Hollywood, California after their sons are convicted of a notorious murder and open a dance school for children eager to tap their way to stardom.
Who’s in it. What's the Matter with Helen? stars Debbie Reynolds as Adelle Bruckner, Shelley Winters as Helen Hill, Dennis Weaver as Lincoln Palmer and Micheál Mac Liammóir as Hamilton Starr, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, What's the Matter with Helen? has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch What's the Matter with Helen? page.
If you liked it. Fans of What's the Matter with Helen? tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch What's the Matter with Helen? (1971)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for What's the Matter with Helen? change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is What's the Matter with Helen? worth watching?
- What's the Matter with Helen? holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in What's the Matter with Helen??
- What's the Matter with Helen? stars Debbie Reynolds, Shelley Winters, Dennis Weaver, Micheál Mac Liammóir and Agnes Moorehead.
- When was What's the Matter with Helen? released?
- What's the Matter with Helen? was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.