Raising Helen

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

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[edit] Synopsis

Helen Harris's (Kate Hudson) carefree life is turned upside down after the death of her sister. She becomes responsible for her late sister's children (Hayden Panettiere, Spencer Breslin and Abigail Breslin). As things become difficult, a second sister Jenny (Cusack) makes a point of telling her and her pastor Dan Parker (John Corbett) lends support.

It opened at the box office at number four and stayed in the top ten for three weeks.

Tagline: Helen help us.

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Raising Helen revolves around Helen Harris (Kate Hudson), 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 (Felicity Huffman) and brother-in-law (Sean O'Bryan), but of the decision to leave their three children in her care. Being one of New York's hippest matters little to 15-year-old Audrey (Hayden Panettiere), ten-year-old Henry (Spencer Breslin), and five-year-old Sarah (Abigail Breslin), 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 (Joan Cusack) 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 Pastor Dan Parker (John Corbett), 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 or take a chance on a new one?

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The Korean title of the film sounds like "Raging Helen".

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