Raising Helen

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Raising Helen
Promotional poster
Directed by	Garry Marshall
Produced by	David Hoberman
Written by	Jack Amiel Michael Begler
Starring	Kate Hudson Hayden Panettiere John Corbett Felicity Huffman
Distributed by	Touchstone Pictures Beacon Communications
Release date(s)	May 28, 2004
Running time	119 min
Language	English
Budget	n/a
IMDb profile

Raising Helen is a 2004 American comedy/drama film directed by Garry Marshall and written by Jack Amiel and Michael Begler. It stars Kate Hudson, Joan Cusack, Hayden Panettiere, John Corbett, Helen Mirren, Abigail Breslin, and her brother Spencer.

[edit] Plot

Raising Helen revolves around Helen Harris, whose successful fashion career and decadent Manhattan lifestyle are plenty in terms of keeping her occupied and content. Helen's days as a socialite are brought to a swift end, however, when she is informed not only of the death of her sister, but of the decision to leave her three children in her care. Being one of New York's hippest matters little to 15-year-old Audrey, 10-year-old Henry, and five-year-old Sarah, who would much rather have their parents back. Convinced she can raise the kids and maintain her already fast-paced schedule, Helen quickly finds herself burnt out and disheartened by her older sister's lack of faith. Despite her already hectic schedule, however, Helen finds the time to develop a genuine affection for her new dependents, as well as an equally genuine attraction to Dan Parker, the kids' school principal and local pastor. Eventually Helen realizes she can't balance the two lives, and is faced with a difficult decision: Does she live her old dreams and party when she has the chance or take a chance on a new one?

[edit] Cast

• Kate Hudson - Helen Harris
• Hayden Panettiere - Audrey Davis
• Spencer Breslin - Henry Davis
• Abigail Breslin - Sarah Davis
• Paris Hilton - Amber
• John Corbett - Pastor Dan Parker
• Joan Cusack - Jenny Portman
• Helen Mirren - Dominique
• Felicity Huffman - Lindsay Davis
• Sean O'Bryan - Paul Davis
• Amber Valletta - Martina Allegretta
• Sakina Jaffrey - Nilma Prasad

[edit] External links

• Raising Helen at the Internet Movie Database
• Raising Helen at Rotten Tomatoes

v • d • e Films directed by Garry Marshall Young Doctors in Love (1982) • The Flamingo Kid (1984) • Nothing in Common (1986) • Overboard (1987) • Beaches (1988) • The Lottery (1989) • Pretty Woman (1990) • Frankie and Johnny (1991) • Exit to Eden (1994) • Dear God (1996) • The Other Sister (1999) • Runaway Bride (1999) • The Princess Diaries (2001) • Raising Helen (2004) • The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (2004) • Georgia Rule (2007)