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Raising Helen

  • 2004
  • PG-13
  • 1h 59m
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
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Kate Hudson in Raising Helen (2004)
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After her sister and brother-in-law die in a car accident, a young woman becomes the guardian of their three children.After her sister and brother-in-law die in a car accident, a young woman becomes the guardian of their three children.After her sister and brother-in-law die in a car accident, a young woman becomes the guardian of their three children.

  • Director
    • Garry Marshall
  • Writers
    • Patrick J. Clifton
    • Beth Rigazio
    • Jack Amiel
  • Stars
    • Kate Hudson
    • John Corbett
    • Joan Cusack
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.0/10
    38K
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    • Director
      • Garry Marshall
    • Writers
      • Patrick J. Clifton
      • Beth Rigazio
      • Jack Amiel
    • Stars
      • Kate Hudson
      • John Corbett
      • Joan Cusack
    • 109User reviews
    • 88Critic reviews
    • 38Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Kate Hudson and John Corbett in Raising Helen (2004)
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    Kate Hudson
    Kate Hudson
    • Helen Harris
    John Corbett
    John Corbett
    • Pastor Dan Parker
    Joan Cusack
    Joan Cusack
    • Jenny Portman
    Hayden Panettiere
    Hayden Panettiere
    • Audrey Davis
    Spencer Breslin
    Spencer Breslin
    • Henry Davis
    Abigail Breslin
    Abigail Breslin
    • Sarah Davis
    Helen Mirren
    Helen Mirren
    • Dominique
    Sakina Jaffrey
    Sakina Jaffrey
    • Nilma Prasad
    Kevin Kilner
    Kevin Kilner
    • Ed Portman
    Felicity Huffman
    Felicity Huffman
    • Lindsay Davis
    Sean O'Bryan
    Sean O'Bryan
    • Paul Davis
    Amber Valletta
    Amber Valletta
    • Martina
    Ethan Browne
    • Devon
    Michael Esparza
    Michael Esparza
    • BZ
    Katie Carr
    Katie Carr
    • Caitlin
    Shakara Ledard
    Shakara Ledard
    • Tinka
    Jane Morris
    Jane Morris
    • Landlord
    Joseph Mazzello
    Joseph Mazzello
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    • Director
      • Garry Marshall
    • Writers
      • Patrick J. Clifton
      • Beth Rigazio
      • Jack Amiel
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    • Trivia
      Kate Hudson was pregnant during part of the filming. Near the end of the movie, she subconsciously touches her midriff as she walks.
    • Goofs
      St Barbara was an early Christian martyr. There never would be a "Saint Barbara Lutheran School" (or church, for that matter). The only saints Lutherans venerate would be characters in the New Testament, like St Paul, St John etc (original disciples).
    • Quotes

      Sarah Davis: [about the turtle] Can I name him Hippo?

      Henry Davis: Why do you want to name everything Hippo?

      Sarah Davis: Because I can spell it.

    • Crazy credits
      The opening credits interacts with the opening scenes, wiping on/off screen with passing persons and objects.
    • Connections
      Featured in Late Night with Conan O'Brien: Mandy Moore/Susie Essman/Ambulance LTD (2004)
    • Soundtracks
      Stand Back
      Written by Carole King and Paul Williams

      Produced by John Leventhal and Rick Depofi

      Performed by Joan Osborne

    User reviews109

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    Well, at least Kate Hudson is charming
    There's a scene early in the movie where Kate convinces a guy to let her friend into a club even though her friend isn't on the "list." Kate leans over, puts her head on the dude's chest, writes the girl's name, and comments, "Now she's on the list." Worked like a charm. Come on, how many guys can resist that? What? Oh, I mean besides any of the male designers on "Trading Spaces." Kate pretty much does the same thing with this movie. She smiled, blinked her eyes at me, giggled a little, put her head on my chest, and convinced me to keep watching.

    This isn't a great movie, but Kate's smile and personality are enough to keep it from being a chore to watch. However, if you were to replace Kate with someone like Kirsten Dunst, then I would've been out of the theater in about 15 minutes.

    The story isn't really original, and to no one's surprise it's pretty predictable as well. Carefree gal is loving life. Tragedy intervenes and forces her to change lifestyle. Someone (older sister, Joan Cusack) is there to provide conflict. Carefree gal decides she truly CAN handle her new life. Tears are shed, hands are held, hugs are in groups, and "Kumbaya" is figuratively sung. Roll credits.

    If you're expecting loads of laugh, then you're likely to be disappointed. This movie focuses more on the dramatic, especially near the end where things just start to get way too sappy for any guy not named Richard Simmons. But there are some cute and funny moments sprinkled throughout, most as a direct result of Kate's charm. However, John Corbett (who plays a Lutheran pastor) has a great line when he tells Kate, "I'm a sexy man of God, and I know it."

    Joan Cusack does a pretty good job as well. Kate is the coolest aunt in the world, while Joan is the most motherly. You see, Joan's the aunt who'll kick your butt and make you mad, but she's the kind of person kids need around 'em. She has one of the best scenes in the movie when she shows up at a hotel and totally lays the smack down on a little punk who took her 15-year-old niece (Hayden Panettiere) there during prom. The older women in the movie theater clapped and cheered. Little boys dream about being superheroes, baseball players, and firemen. Little girls dream about being princesses, actresses, and dating Kirk Cameron (well, at least Stephanie did). But this scene is what mothers and aunts dream about.

    If you want to see a much better movie dealing with a similar "my lifestyle will completely change because of this tragedy" theme, then I recommend "Jersey Girl." But those of you who are in dire need of some big-screen Kate Hudson should be satisfied as long as you're not looking for a movie to challenge you or have you guffawing in your seat.

    THE GIST

    "Raising Helen" is truly a chick flick, and it should definitely please its intended female audience. But guys, if you like Kate Hudson, then it's not the worst movie to sit through if you wanna score some points by taking your lady to see this. If you're the type of person who can cry during a long-distance phone commercial then this is movie gold for you.
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    • Release date
      • May 28, 2004 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Beacon Pictures
      • Official Mandeville Films
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Educando a Helen
    • Filming locations
      • Forest Hills, Queens, New York City, New York, USA(in front of 71-76 Yellowstone Boulevard)
    • Production companies
      • Touchstone Pictures
      • Beacon Pictures
      • Mandeville Films
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $50,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $37,486,512
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $10,985,597
      • May 30, 2004
    • Gross worldwide
      • $49,718,611
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 59 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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