Raising Helen (2004): cast, story & where to watch

2004 · Film · ★ 6.1

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Released in 2004, Raising Helen is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Garry Marshall, running about 119 minutes. “Her uptown life gets turned inside out!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. 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 chose between the life she's always loved, and the new loves of her life!

Who’s in it. Raising Helen stars Kate Hudson as Helen Harris, John Corbett as Pastor Dan Parker, Joan Cusack as Jenny Portman and Hayden Panettiere as Audrey Davis, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Raising Helen has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $49.7M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Raising Helen page.

If you liked it. Fans of Raising Helen tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Raising Helen (2004)?
In US, Raising Helen is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Raising Helen worth watching?
Raising Helen holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Raising Helen?
Raising Helen stars Kate Hudson, John Corbett, Joan Cusack, Hayden Panettiere and Spencer Breslin.
When was Raising Helen released?
Raising Helen was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.