Helen (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2009, Helen is a drama film directed by Sandra Nettelbeck, running about 120 minutes. “Recurence of mental illness cripples successful woman.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. On the outside, Helen has it all – a loving family and a successful career – but when her suppressed mental illness resurfaces, the world crumbles around her. Crippled by depression, Helen finds solace through her friendship with Mathilda, a kindred spirit struggling with bipolar disorder.
Who’s in it. Helen stars Ashley Judd as Helen, Goran Visnjic as David, Alexia Fast as Julie and Lauren Lee Smith as Mathilda, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Helen has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $34.8K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Helen page.
If you liked it. Fans of Helen tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Helen (2009)?
- In US, Helen is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Helen worth watching?
- Helen holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Helen?
- Helen stars Ashley Judd, Goran Visnjic, Alexia Fast, Lauren Lee Smith and David Nykl.
- When was Helen released?
- Helen was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.