Raising Helen

Raising Helen (2004)

  • 23% of critics liked it
    (127 reviews)

  • 65% of users liked it
    (130,098 ratings)

Directed by Garry Marshall, 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… More

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PG-13,
Directed By
Written By
Jack Amiel, Michael Begler
Genres
Comedy
In Theaters
May 28, 2004 Wide
Buena Vista Pictures

Critic Reviews

  • Richard Roeper, Ebert & Roeper

    [Garry Marshall] piles on the cornball touches with the sledgehammer effect of a bad sitcom director.

  • Charles Taylor, Salon.com

    This ode to the most stifling aspects of family and motherhood make you feel like the hicks have all uprooted themselves and moved into the front office at Touchstone.

  • Mike Clark, USA Today

    Almost nothing about Raising Helen rings very true, other than the camera's crush on Kate Hudson.

  • Peter Howell, Toronto Star

    Even those who seek the undemanding entertainment of life troubles being bravely dealt with might end up wishing they were given more than just sitcom resolutions.

  • Moira MacDonald, Seattle Times

    There's no real conflict, and the screenplay sometimes approaches idiocy.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • Anatoliy D


    test, test, test, test, test

  • Bethany M


    Another great film from Kate Hudson! Heart wrenching yet heart warming at the same time!

  • Thomas B


    Another money vehicle for Kate Hudson, only Joan Cusack makes it any level of watchable. Full review later.

  • Lady D


    Wow, I?m surprising myself with this one! I am definitely delving into the Chick Flick area here ? am I softening, no, it just appeared on tv and had to see how it ended, despite it being totally predictable. Made for easy watching, a not so bad no-brainer.

  • Red L


    Typical party-girl-grows-up-and takes-care-of-sister's-kids story.

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